The Writings of George Washington: The writings of George WashingtonF. Andrews, 1835 |
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... become knights of the order . Congress resolved , that they could not , " consistently with the principles of the confederation , " accept the proposal . of Divine Providence , that we received with the deep- 14 [ ÆT . 51 . WASHINGTON'S ...
... become knights of the order . Congress resolved , that they could not , " consistently with the principles of the confederation , " accept the proposal . of Divine Providence , that we received with the deep- 14 [ ÆT . 51 . WASHINGTON'S ...
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... become a private citizen on the banks of the Potomac ; and under the shadow of my own vine and my own fig - tree , free from the bustle of a camp , and the busy scenes of public life , I am solacing myself with those tranquil enjoyments ...
... become a private citizen on the banks of the Potomac ; and under the shadow of my own vine and my own fig - tree , free from the bustle of a camp , and the busy scenes of public life , I am solacing myself with those tranquil enjoyments ...
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... of the members , and , in failure thereof , to such collateral branches as should be deemed worthy of becoming its supporters . Honorary members might justice , if our cause should be crowned with success PART III . ] 23 PRIVATE LETTERS .
... of the members , and , in failure thereof , to such collateral branches as should be deemed worthy of becoming its supporters . Honorary members might justice , if our cause should be crowned with success PART III . ] 23 PRIVATE LETTERS .
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... becoming acquainted with their sentiments , and removing improper prejudices , when they are imbibed , by mixing with them during the recess . Men , who are always together , get tired of each other's company ; they throw off that ...
... becoming acquainted with their sentiments , and removing improper prejudices , when they are imbibed , by mixing with them during the recess . Men , who are always together , get tired of each other's company ; they throw off that ...
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... becomes more con- sistent ; without the last of which , indeed , any thing may be apprehended . It is , however , as necessary for the sovereign in council , as it is for the general in the field , not to despise information , but to ...
... becomes more con- sistent ; without the last of which , indeed , any thing may be apprehended . It is , however , as necessary for the sovereign in council , as it is for the general in the field , not to despise information , but to ...
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