The Writings of George Washington: pt. IV. Letters official and private, from the beginning of his presidency to the end of his life: (v. 10) May, 1789-November, 1794. (v. 11) November, 1794-December, 1799Harper & brothers, 1848 |
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... conceived , convey unpleasant sen- sations , and be considered in an evil light by that nation . The Virginia escheats of British property do not , as I am informed , stand upon the ground that was related to you ; but , as I am not ...
... conceived , convey unpleasant sen- sations , and be considered in an evil light by that nation . The Virginia escheats of British property do not , as I am informed , stand upon the ground that was related to you ; but , as I am not ...
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... conceived , that there would be a large field for dis- cussion . But upon what principle except that of piracy , to account for the conduct of the Bermudian privateers , at this stage of the negotiation , is beyond my compre- hension on ...
... conceived , that there would be a large field for dis- cussion . But upon what principle except that of piracy , to account for the conduct of the Bermudian privateers , at this stage of the negotiation , is beyond my compre- hension on ...
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... conceive , would result from the jurisdic- tion , which the general government will have over it , which no other spot would possess . And , lastly , as this seminary is contemplated for the completion of education and study of the ...
... conceive , would result from the jurisdic- tion , which the general government will have over it , which no other spot would possess . And , lastly , as this seminary is contemplated for the completion of education and study of the ...
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... conceive , be a departure from the usual and established course of proceeding in like cases . In a word , it seems to have placed the executive between Scylla and Charybdis . Much , however , I presume will depend upon the consul's ...
... conceive , be a departure from the usual and established course of proceeding in like cases . In a word , it seems to have placed the executive between Scylla and Charybdis . Much , however , I presume will depend upon the consul's ...
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... conceive to be my official duty . I view the opposition , which the treaty is receiving from the meetings in different parts of the Union , in a very serious light ; not because there is more weight in any of the objections , which are ...
... conceive to be my official duty . I view the opposition , which the treaty is receiving from the meetings in different parts of the Union , in a very serious light ; not because there is more weight in any of the objections , which are ...
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accept acquainted administration affectionate agreeable ALEXANDER HAMILTON answer appear appointment army arrangement assure believe Britain character CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY circumstances Colonel command commander-in-chief communicated conceive conduct Congress consideration considered DEAR SIR declaration delay desire disposition doubt duty EDMUND RANDOLPH effect enclosed esteem and regard executive expected express favor France French Directory French government gentleman give Hamilton HENRY KNOX honor hope instant JAMES MCHENRY John Langhorne July Knox Lafayette letter liberty Madame de Lafayette major-generals matters measure ment military mind minister motives Mount Vernon nation necessary object occasion officers Olmutz opinion peace person Philadelphia Pinckney political present President principles proper rank ratification reasons received regiments relative render request require respect Secretary Secretary of War Senate sentiments sincere situation South Carolina thing TIMOTHY PICKERING tion treaty troops ultimo United Virginia Washington wish