The Writings of George Washington, 14권G.P. Putnam' Sons, 1799 |
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... given me freely of their stores . Mr. Crosby , of Boston , sent copies of all the important collection of letters from Washington to General Lincoln , and placed them at my disposal . Mr. F. B. McGuire , of Washington , supplied me with ...
... given me freely of their stores . Mr. Crosby , of Boston , sent copies of all the important collection of letters from Washington to General Lincoln , and placed them at my disposal . Mr. F. B. McGuire , of Washington , supplied me with ...
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George Washington. To Henry Knox , August 9th . His letter has given disquietude and perplexity in the extreme -Misconceptions - How he received intelligence of his appoint- ment - Could not have consulted him as to general officers ...
George Washington. To Henry Knox , August 9th . His letter has given disquietude and perplexity in the extreme -Misconceptions - How he received intelligence of his appoint- ment - Could not have consulted him as to general officers ...
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... given this proposition due consideration , I shall expect to be informed of the result , as decision and timely measures must be taken on my part to arrange matters for the new order , if you are determined to quit the employ . I wish ...
... given this proposition due consideration , I shall expect to be informed of the result , as decision and timely measures must be taken on my part to arrange matters for the new order , if you are determined to quit the employ . I wish ...
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... given to it ; because it would not apply to the state of my health which never was better and as the measure would be susceptible of two interpretations the ene- mies to it , always more active and industrious than friends wou'd ...
... given to it ; because it would not apply to the state of my health which never was better and as the measure would be susceptible of two interpretations the ene- mies to it , always more active and industrious than friends wou'd ...
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... given to a man more in his prime ; and it might well be supposed , too , that I should like previously to know who would be my coadjutors , and whether you would be disposed to take an active part 8 [ 1798 THE WRITINGS OF.
... given to a man more in his prime ; and it might well be supposed , too , that I should like previously to know who would be my coadjutors , and whether you would be disposed to take an active part 8 [ 1798 THE WRITINGS OF.
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263 페이지 - His example is now complete ; and it will teach wisdom and virtue to magistrates, citizens, and men, not only in the present age, but in future generations, as long as our history shall be read. If a Trajan found a Pliny, a Marcus Aurelius can never want biographers, eulogists, or historians.
262 페이지 - Let his countrymen consecrate the memory of the heroic general, the patriotic statesman, and the virtuous sage. Let them teach their children never to forget, that the fruits of his labors and his example are their inheritance.
38 페이지 - I have finally determined to accept the commission 'of Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States ; with the reserve only that I shall not be called into the field until the Army is in a situation to require my presence, or it becomes indispensable by the urgency of circumstances.
272 페이지 - And to my mulatto man, William, calling himself William Lee, I give immediate freedom, or, if he should prefer it, (on account of the accidents which have befallen him, and which have rendered him incapable of walking, or of any active employment,) to remain in the situation he now is, it shall be optional in him to do so ; in either case, however, I allow him an annuity of thirty dollars, during his natural life, which shall be independent of the victuals and...
392 페이지 - County my True and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name, and to my use, to ask sue...
260 페이지 - That a committee, in conjunction with one from the Senate, be appointed to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens.
285 페이지 - I give each one hundred dollars, in consideration of the attachment of their fathers to me ; each of whom having lived nearly forty years in my family. To each of my nephews, William Augustine Washington, George Lewis, George Steptoe Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Samuel Washington, I give one of the swords or couteaux, of which I may die possessed ; and they are to choose in the order they are named.
265 페이지 - Taught by the great example, which I have so long had before me, never to oppose my private wishes to the public will, I must consent to the request made by Congress, which you have had the goodness to transmit to me ; and, in doing this, I need not, I cannot say, what a sacrifice of individual feeling I make to a sense of public duty.
398 페이지 - Estate of this Transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to Call...
262 페이지 - The scene is closed, and we are no longer anxious lest misfortune should sully his glory : he has travelled on to the end of his journey, and carried with him an increasing weight of honor : he has deposited it safely, where misfortune cannot tarnish it, where malice cannot blast it.