 | Henry William Harrison - 1858 - 462 strani
...military experience are not equal to the arduous trust. But, as the Congress desire it, I will enter on the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess...support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my cordial thanks for this high testimony of their approbation." Every favorable position was fortified... | |
 | George Bancroft - 1858 - 454 strani
...all pay beyond his exVOL. VII. 34* CHAP. penses, he spoke with unfeigned modesty : " As the congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and...service, and for the support of the glorious cause. But I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost... | |
 | LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY - 1858 - 448 strani
...unfeigned modesty : " As the — « — ' congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous June/ duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. But I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost... | |
 | GEORGE BANOROIT - 1858 - 450 strani
...with unfeigned modesty: " As the ^—• congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous June.' duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. But I "beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost... | |
 | Frank Moore - 1858 - 658 strani
...and exert every power I possess in thf ir service, and for the support of tho glorious cause. I bec they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered,... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1859 - 674 strani
...military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and...this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered... | |
 | Frank Moore - 1859 - 618 strani
...equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire It, I will enter upon tho d blood, doth extenuate the offence." Insolent, scurrilous or slanderons bog they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation.... | |
 | 1859 - 370 strani
...military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust : however, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty and...exert every power I possess in their service, and for support of the gloV. rious cause. I beg they wHl accept ray most cordial thanks for this distinguished... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1860 - 802 strani
...military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and...this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But, lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered,... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1860 - 388 strani
...military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and...this distinguished testimony of their approbation. But lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to ray reputation, I beg it may be remembered... | |
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MR. PRESIDENT: Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the... 
