Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1857 |
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... President of Congress , Washington ob- serves that half of the officers of the rank of captain were inclined to retire ; and it was probable their example would influence their men . Of those who were disposed to remain , the officers ...
... President of Congress , Washington ob- serves that half of the officers of the rank of captain were inclined to retire ; and it was probable their example would influence their men . Of those who were disposed to remain , the officers ...
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... Congress , informing them of my situ- ation , and at the same time , conjuring them not to suffer the accursed Provincial Congress of New York to defeat measures so absolutely necessary to salvation . " Lee's letter to the President of ...
... Congress , informing them of my situ- ation , and at the same time , conjuring them not to suffer the accursed Provincial Congress of New York to defeat measures so absolutely necessary to salvation . " Lee's letter to the President of ...
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... President of Congress . " He is active , spirited , and zealously attached to the cause . He has his wants , and he has his foibles . The latter are mani- fested in his little tincture of vanity , and in an over - desire of being ...
... President of Congress . " He is active , spirited , and zealously attached to the cause . He has his wants , and he has his foibles . The latter are mani- fested in his little tincture of vanity , and in an over - desire of being ...
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