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, 1847 |
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... considered in no better light than as a maître d'hôtel ) , was in its nature impracticable , and as many offences given as if no table had been kept . The citizens of this place were well acquainted with this fact , and the principal ...
... considered in no better light than as a maître d'hôtel ) , was in its nature impracticable , and as many offences given as if no table had been kept . The citizens of this place were well acquainted with this fact , and the principal ...
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... considered by the Senate . See APPENDIX , No. V. - In regard to treaties , a practice was at first begun , which was not pursued . On the 21st of August , the following message was sent tc the Senate . " The President of the United ...
... considered by the Senate . See APPENDIX , No. V. - In regard to treaties , a practice was at first begun , which was not pursued . On the 21st of August , the following message was sent tc the Senate . " The President of the United ...
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... considered and received as mementos of parental affection , in the last solemn act of life , I should not be desirous of receiving or removing them ; but in this point of view I set a value on them much beyond their intrinsic worth ...
... considered and received as mementos of parental affection , in the last solemn act of life , I should not be desirous of receiving or removing them ; but in this point of view I set a value on them much beyond their intrinsic worth ...
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... considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of our country , and to the stability of its political sys- tem . Hence the selection of the fittest characters to expound the laws , and dispense ...
... considered the first arrangement of the judicial department as essential to the happiness of our country , and to the stability of its political sys- tem . Hence the selection of the fittest characters to expound the laws , and dispense ...
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... considered as an early communication of my sentiments on this occasion , and as a testimony of the sincere regard and esteem , with which I am , & c . TO THE ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT . * New York , 30 September , 1789 . SIR ...
... considered as an early communication of my sentiments on this occasion , and as a testimony of the sincere regard and esteem , with which I am , & c . TO THE ASSOCIATE JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT . * New York , 30 September , 1789 . SIR ...
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