The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, المجلد 2C. P. Wayne, 1805 |
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... give them ' further relief than uncertain promises . In short , I see inevitable destruction in so clear a light , that , unless vigorous measures are taken by the assembly , and speedy assistance sent from below ; * In one of these ...
... give them ' further relief than uncertain promises . In short , I see inevitable destruction in so clear a light , that , unless vigorous measures are taken by the assembly , and speedy assistance sent from below ; * In one of these ...
الصفحة 45
... the assembly , he gave the same opinion , and added , " I do not know on whom these miserable undone people are to rely for protection . If the assembly are to give it to them , it is time that measures GEORGE WASHINGTON . 45.
... the assembly , he gave the same opinion , and added , " I do not know on whom these miserable undone people are to rely for protection . If the assembly are to give it to them , it is time that measures GEORGE WASHINGTON . 45.
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... give it to them , it is time that measures were , at least , concerting , and not when they ought to be going into execution , as has always been the case . If they are to seek it from the commander in chief , it is time their condition ...
... give it to them , it is time that measures were , at least , concerting , and not when they ought to be going into execution , as has always been the case . If they are to seek it from the commander in chief , it is time their condition ...
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... give a more succinct account of their affairs than I could in writing was the principal , among many other reasons , that induced me to ask leave to come down . It was not to enjoy a party of pleasure that I asked leave of absence , I ...
... give a more succinct account of their affairs than I could in writing was the principal , among many other reasons , that induced me to ask leave to come down . It was not to enjoy a party of pleasure that I asked leave of absence , I ...
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... give a name to . Nothing now but a miracle can bring this campaign to a happy issue . " He then recapitulated the arguments he had urged against attempting a new road , and added , " but I spoke unavailingly . The road GEORGE WASHINGTON ...
... give a name to . Nothing now but a miracle can bring this campaign to a happy issue . " He then recapitulated the arguments he had urged against attempting a new road , and added , " but I spoke unavailingly . The road GEORGE WASHINGTON ...
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الصفحة 370 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
الصفحة 25 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
الصفحة 219 - I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
الصفحة 31 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
الصفحة 376 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
الصفحة 46 - That the foundation of English Liberty, and of all free Government, is a right in the people to participate in their Legislative Council...
الصفحة 46 - British parliament, as are, bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation, internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America, without their consent.
الصفحة 18 - The cold was so extremely severe, that Mr. Gist had all his fingers, and some of his toes frozen, and the water was shut up so hard, that we found no difficulty in getting off the island on the ice in the morning, and went to Mr. Frazier's.
الصفحة 47 - It is indispensably necessary to good government, and rendered essential by the English constitution, that the constituent branches of the legislature be independent of each other; that, therefore, the exercise of legislative power in several colonies, by a council appointed, during pleasure, by the crown, is unconstitutional, dangerous and destructive to the freedom of American legislation.