Monuments of Washington's patriotism: containing a fac simile of his publick accounts kept during the revolutionary war; and some of the documents connected with his military command and civil administration; together with an eulogium on the character of Washington, by W. Jackson |
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... danger of oppres- sion , as has been devised and adopted by the Articles of Confederation , it will be a subject of regret , that so much blood and treasure have been lavished for no pur- pose ; that so many sufferings have been ...
... danger of oppres- sion , as has been devised and adopted by the Articles of Confederation , it will be a subject of regret , that so much blood and treasure have been lavished for no pur- pose ; that so many sufferings have been ...
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... dangerous , and so impor ' tant , Providence has been graciously pleased to preserve " the life of a General , who has merited and possessed the " uninterrupted confidence and affection of his fellow - citi- zens . In other Nations many ...
... dangerous , and so impor ' tant , Providence has been graciously pleased to preserve " the life of a General , who has merited and possessed the " uninterrupted confidence and affection of his fellow - citi- zens . In other Nations many ...
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... dangerous services , have failed of success , we believe it has arisen from causes not in your Excellen- cy's power to control . With extreme regret do we reflect on the occasion which called for such endeavours . But while we thank ...
... dangerous services , have failed of success , we believe it has arisen from causes not in your Excellen- cy's power to control . With extreme regret do we reflect on the occasion which called for such endeavours . But while we thank ...
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... dangers , to brighter scenes in prospect . There we beheld the Genius of our country dignified by sovereignty and independence , supported by justice , and adorned with every liberal virtue . There we saw patient Husbandry fearless ...
... dangers , to brighter scenes in prospect . There we beheld the Genius of our country dignified by sovereignty and independence , supported by justice , and adorned with every liberal virtue . There we saw patient Husbandry fearless ...
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... dangers to which we were exposed , to give stability to the present Government , and dignity and splendour to that country , which your skill and valour as a soldier , so emi- nently contributed to raise to independence and empire ...
... dangers to which we were exposed , to give stability to the present Government , and dignity and splendour to that country , which your skill and valour as a soldier , so emi- nently contributed to raise to independence and empire ...
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Address affection affectionate America amount bro appointed Army ARTICLE Austin Bearer to receive Bill entitles Bill of Attainder Bitto blessings British army Capt Carr Cash character citizens Colfax command Commander-in-Chief conduct confidence Congress Constitution CONTINENTAL CURRENCY danger defence Ditte Ditto Ditto Doll DOLLARS domestick duty Enemy entitles the Bearer establish event Executive Expences Expenditures favour fellow-citizens foreign Fort Lee forward GEORGE WASHINGTON Gibbs Government gratitude gress happiness honour House of Representatives interests July justice labour Lawful Legislature liberty manner ment military Money Nation number of votes occasion Officers paid Party patriotism Pay master peace person Philadelphia present preservation Printed by HALL prosperity respect Secret Services Senate sentiments SPANISH MILLED SPANISH milled DOLLARS spirit Sundry thereof tion Troops trust unani Union United Vice President Wapes Washing WASHINGTON whole number zens