The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 |
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... successful establishment of a republican government , adapted to an expanded state , is itself a demonstration of national greatness . All history describes indefinite and perpetual aspira- tions of the wise and the good for the ...
... successful establishment of a republican government , adapted to an expanded state , is itself a demonstration of national greatness . All history describes indefinite and perpetual aspira- tions of the wise and the good for the ...
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... . Lafayette burned to aid the cause of America , and to share the fortunes and the fame of Washington . He tendered his service to Franklin , and it was accepted at a moment when hopes for the success of LAFAYETTE . 27.
... . Lafayette burned to aid the cause of America , and to share the fortunes and the fame of Washington . He tendered his service to Franklin , and it was accepted at a moment when hopes for the success of LAFAYETTE . 27.
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... success of the contest were high and enthusiasm was universal . But he had scarcely began his preparation for departure when a change came over the prospects of the American cause . The British government had sent new military and naval ...
... success of the contest were high and enthusiasm was universal . But he had scarcely began his preparation for departure when a change came over the prospects of the American cause . The British government had sent new military and naval ...
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... success of his achievements , and so it had happened that Washington , even while lying at Charles- ton , had not only suffered reproaches for imbecility , but had also incurred suspicion of cowardice . Nevertheless , sustained by those ...
... success of his achievements , and so it had happened that Washington , even while lying at Charles- ton , had not only suffered reproaches for imbecility , but had also incurred suspicion of cowardice . Nevertheless , sustained by those ...
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... success beyond casualty , and Lafayette was invested with the command of the expedition , independently of Washington , and responsible to Congress alone . Lafayette declined to accept it on terms so tempting , yet so unwise ; and now ...
... success beyond casualty , and Lafayette was invested with the command of the expedition , independently of Washington , and responsible to Congress alone . Lafayette declined to accept it on terms so tempting , yet so unwise ; and now ...
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