John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Volume 51875 |
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... letter of Frederick's was discovered , advising the czar to more prudent conduct , and to a more honourable treatment of his wife . This greatly mollified the disposition of Catherine towards Frederick , and she contented herself alone ...
... letter of Frederick's was discovered , advising the czar to more prudent conduct , and to a more honourable treatment of his wife . This greatly mollified the disposition of Catherine towards Frederick , and she contented herself alone ...
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... letter , and the secretaries of state felt compelled to reply to it . They told him that his expressions were indecent and scurrilous ; but the very act of replying to such an accusation was a humiliation . There were not wanting ...
... letter , and the secretaries of state felt compelled to reply to it . They told him that his expressions were indecent and scurrilous ; but the very act of replying to such an accusation was a humiliation . There were not wanting ...
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... letter , in the king's name , to each house of as- sembly , recommending contributions to the public service , and ... letters , I am sure he would have obtained more money from the colonies , by their voluntary grants , than he expected ...
... letter , in the king's name , to each house of as- sembly , recommending contributions to the public service , and ... letters , I am sure he would have obtained more money from the colonies , by their voluntary grants , than he expected ...
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... letter , on the 18th of May , stated clearly how much lay in the power of Pitt . " Nothing but an intractable spirit in your friend Pitt can prevent a most admirable and lasting system of administration from being put together , and ...
... letter , on the 18th of May , stated clearly how much lay in the power of Pitt . " Nothing but an intractable spirit in your friend Pitt can prevent a most admirable and lasting system of administration from being put together , and ...
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... letter to the king , stating his loyalty and his grievances , and praying for a full pardon , that he might enjoy the privileges of his country . No notice was taken of his letter ; and though , when he first entered London , Horace ...
... letter to the king , stating his loyalty and his grievances , and praying for a full pardon , that he might enjoy the privileges of his country . No notice was taken of his letter ; and though , when he first entered London , Horace ...
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Page 432 - It is now sixteen or seventeen years since I saw the queen of France, then the dauphiness, at Versailles; and surely never lighted on this orb, which she hardly seemed to touch, a more delightful vision.
Page 3 - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people, whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Page 190 - I call upon the honour of your lordships, to reverence the dignity of your ancestors, and to maintain your own. I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country, to vindicate the national character.
Page 189 - If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — never.
Page 114 - We shall be forced ultimately to retract; let us retract while we can, not when we must. I say we must necessarily undo these violent oppressive acts; they must be repealed — you will repeal them; I pledge myself for it, that you will in the end repeal them ; I stake my reputation on it — I will consent to be taken for an idiot, if they are not finally, repealed.
Page 114 - To conclude, my lords, if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the king, I will not say, that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown ; but I will affirm, that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the king is betrayed ; but I will pronounce, that the kingdom is undone.
Page 300 - But, you may rely upon it, the patience and long-suffering of this army are almost exhausted, and that there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant. While in the field, I think it may be kept from breaking out into acts of outrage ; but when we retire into winter-quarters, unless the storm is previously dissipated, I cannot be at ease respecting the consequences. It is high time for a peace.
Page 311 - On one side is a statesman preaching patience, respect for vested rights, strict observance of public faith. On the other is a demagogue ranting about the tyranny of capitalists and usurers, and asking why anybody should be permitted to drink champagne and to ride in a carriage, while thousands of honest folks are in want of necessaries.
Page 189 - The ministers and ambassadors of those who are called rebels and enemies, are in Paris; in Paris they transact the reciprocal interests of America and France. Can there be a more mortifying insult ? Can even our ministers sustain a more humiliating disgrace 1 Do they dare to resent it?