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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction, Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Volumen2C.P. Wayne., 1804 |
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... tion of other languages than our own . As his patrimonial estate was by no means considerable , his youth was employed in useful industry ; and in the practice of his profession as a surveyor , he had an opportunity of acquiring that ...
... tion of other languages than our own . As his patrimonial estate was by no means considerable , his youth was employed in useful industry ; and in the practice of his profession as a surveyor , he had an opportunity of acquiring that ...
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... commenced their march towards fort du Quesne , with the inten- tion of dislodging the French from that place . They had proceeded to the westernmost foot of CHAP . I. the Laurel hill , about thirteen miles GEORGE WASHINGTON . 7.
... commenced their march towards fort du Quesne , with the inten- tion of dislodging the French from that place . They had proceeded to the westernmost foot of CHAP . I. the Laurel hill , about thirteen miles GEORGE WASHINGTON . 7.
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... tion against fort du Quesne . They were to take with them only such waggons as the train would absolutely require , and to carry their provisions and necessary baggage on horses . Dunbar and major Chapman , were to remain with the ...
... tion against fort du Quesne . They were to take with them only such waggons as the train would absolutely require , and to carry their provisions and necessary baggage on horses . Dunbar and major Chapman , were to remain with the ...
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... tion of the inhabitants needs but a few words , after a slight reflection on the preceding circum- stances , which , without speedy redress , must necessarily draw after them very melancholy consequences . They are truly sensible of ...
... tion of the inhabitants needs but a few words , after a slight reflection on the preceding circum- stances , which , without speedy redress , must necessarily draw after them very melancholy consequences . They are truly sensible of ...
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... tion to his duty . On one of these occasions , August 27. colonel Washington thus concluded a letter of detail ; " Nothing remarkable has happened , and therefore I have nothing to add . I must beg leave , however , before I conclude ...
... tion to his duty . On one of these occasions , August 27. colonel Washington thus concluded a letter of detail ; " Nothing remarkable has happened , and therefore I have nothing to add . I must beg leave , however , before I conclude ...
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