Contributions to American History: 1858Historical soc. of Pa., 1858 - 422 Seiten |
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... KNOX , MIFFLIN , PAUL JONES . GATES , WAYNE , GREENE , LEE , of ROCHAMBEAU , DESTOUCHES , DE SÉGUR , LUZERNE , GOUVION , D'ESTAING , DE LA GRASSE , DU PLESSIS , DE NOAILLES , THE PRINCE DE CONDÉ , and LOUIS XVI . These , with many ...
... KNOX , MIFFLIN , PAUL JONES . GATES , WAYNE , GREENE , LEE , of ROCHAMBEAU , DESTOUCHES , DE SÉGUR , LUZERNE , GOUVION , D'ESTAING , DE LA GRASSE , DU PLESSIS , DE NOAILLES , THE PRINCE DE CONDÉ , and LOUIS XVI . These , with many ...
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... Knox , Brigadier- Generals Hand and Huntington , and Captain Shaw , were chosen a committee to revise the same , and to report at the next meeting . Agreeably to adjournment , the representatives of the army met together three days ...
... Knox , Brigadier- Generals Hand and Huntington , and Captain Shaw , were chosen a committee to revise the same , and to report at the next meeting . Agreeably to adjournment , the representatives of the army met together three days ...
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... Knox , were appointed a committee to wait on his Excellency , the Commander - in- Chief , with a copy of the institution , and request him to honour the society by placing his name at the head of it . Major L'Enfant of the French ...
... Knox , were appointed a committee to wait on his Excellency , the Commander - in- Chief , with a copy of the institution , and request him to honour the society by placing his name at the head of it . Major L'Enfant of the French ...
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... Knox , Secretary . In a letter to General Knox , written the following October , and dated at Rocky Hill , Washington says : - " I am told subscriptions have been paid in by those who wish to have orders . I propose taking seven , for ...
... Knox , Secretary . In a letter to General Knox , written the following October , and dated at Rocky Hill , Washington says : - " I am told subscriptions have been paid in by those who wish to have orders . I propose taking seven , for ...
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... Knox in these words : " I am indirectly and delicately pressed to attend this Convention . Several reasons are opposed to it in my mind , and , not the least , having declined attending the general meeting of the Cincinnati which is to ...
... Knox in these words : " I am indirectly and delicately pressed to attend this Convention . Several reasons are opposed to it in my mind , and , not the least , having declined attending the general meeting of the Cincinnati which is to ...
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Contributions to American History: 1858 Alexander Johnston,Townsend Ward Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 22 - AN INCESSANT ATTENTION TO PRESERVE INVIOLATE THOSE EXALTED RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF HUMAN NATURE FOR WHICH THEY HAVE FOUGHT AND BLED AND WITHOUT WHICH THE HIGH RANK OF A RATIONAL BEING IS A CURSE INSTEAD OF A BLESSING. "AN UNALTERABLE DETERMINATION TO PROMOTE AND CHERISH, BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE STATES THAT UNION AND NATIONAL HONOR SO ESSENTIALLY NECESSARY TO THEIR HAPPINESS AND THE FUTURE DIGNITY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE.
Seite 244 - And lastly, that both Christians and Indians should acquaint their Children with this league and firm chain of friendship made between them, and...
Seite 268 - Sessions begin ; and that if any of the Soveraignties that Constitute these Imperial States, shall refuse to submit their Claim or Pretensions to them, or to abide and perform the Judgment thereof, and seek their Remedy by Arms, or delay their Compliance beyond the Time prefixt in their Resolutions, all the other Soveraignties, United as One Strength, shall compel the Submission and Performance of the Sentence, with Damages to the Suffering Party, and Charges to the Sovereignties that obliged their...
Seite 154 - The people of the territory of the United States south of the River Ohio...
Seite 231 - It is enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no person now, or at any time hereafter, living in this province, who shall confess and acknowledge one Almighty God to be the Creator, upholder and ruler of the world...
Seite 398 - Soon, however, recollecting himself, he added: "It will be but a momentary pang ;"and, springing upon the cart, performed the last offices to himself, with a composure that excited the admiration, and melted the hearts of the beholders.
Seite 134 - ... our friendship ; have no intercourse or dealings with them ; withdraw from them every assistance, and withhold all the comforts of life which depend upon those duties that as men and fellow-citizens we owe to each other; and upon all occasions treat them with that contempt they deserve ; and that it be, and it is hereby, most earnestly recommended to the people at large, to follow the same line of conduct towards them.
Seite 398 - ... pretty taste for the fine arts, and had himself attained some proficiency in poetry, music and painting. His knowledge appeared without ostentation, and embellished by a diffidence that rarely accompanies so many talents and accomplishments,, which left you to suppose more than appeared. His sentiments were elevated and inspired esteem, they had a softness that conciliated affection. His elocution was handsome, his address easy, polite and insinuating.
Seite 391 - I have further to observe, that forty of the principal inhabitants of South Carolina have justly forfeited their lives, which have hitherto been spared by the clemency of his Excellency Sir Henry Clinton, who cannot in justice extend his mercy to them any longer, if Major Andre suffers ; which, in all probability, will open a scene of blood at which humanity will revolt.
Seite 239 - I have great love and regard towards you ; and desire to win and gain your love and friendship, by a kind, just and peaceable life...