Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines: Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and ReferencesR. M. Lindsay, 1887 - 351 Seiten |
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... affectionate husband , a faithful friend , a father to the deserving soldier ; gentle in his manners , in temper rather reserved ; a total stranger to religious prejudices , which have so often excited Christians of one de- nomination ...
... affectionate husband , a faithful friend , a father to the deserving soldier ; gentle in his manners , in temper rather reserved ; a total stranger to religious prejudices , which have so often excited Christians of one de- nomination ...
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... affectionate esteem ( if possible ) were given by the citizens of his neighborhood , than by any other description of men on the continent . But he has constantly declined accepting any compensation for his services , or provision for ...
... affectionate esteem ( if possible ) were given by the citizens of his neighborhood , than by any other description of men on the continent . But he has constantly declined accepting any compensation for his services , or provision for ...
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... affections without artifice , and the modest frankness of his conversation , fraught with judicious reflexions , founded on a thorough knowledge of human nature , insensibly banish the coldness of reserve , and induce the philosopher ...
... affections without artifice , and the modest frankness of his conversation , fraught with judicious reflexions , founded on a thorough knowledge of human nature , insensibly banish the coldness of reserve , and induce the philosopher ...
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... affection . The Ameri- cans seem to consider him as their father . Washington , perhaps , is not to be compared to the most celebrated warriors , but he is the model of a republican ; he possesses all the qualities and virtues of one ...
... affection . The Ameri- cans seem to consider him as their father . Washington , perhaps , is not to be compared to the most celebrated warriors , but he is the model of a republican ; he possesses all the qualities and virtues of one ...
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... affectionate sentiments , in this impressive address , the obliging expressions of your regard for the loss our country has sustained , in the death of her most esteemed , be- loved , and admired citizen . In the multitude of my ...
... affectionate sentiments , in this impressive address , the obliging expressions of your regard for the loss our country has sustained , in the death of her most esteemed , be- loved , and admired citizen . In the multitude of my ...
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Aaron Bancroft action admiration ambition American American Revolution appeared army born Boston brilliant Cæsar character of Washington Charles James Fox chief citizens civil command conduct Congress constitution countenance countrymen courage died dignity divine duty eminent enemies England excellent extract fame firm Fisher Ames fortune France French genius GEORGE COMBE George Washington GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS glory greatest happiness Harvard College heart Heaven hero highest honor human illustrious ington integrity intellectual JEDIDIAH MORSE judgment Julius Cæsar justice liberty lived London Lord Brougham mankind military mind moderation moral Mount Vernon nation nature never noble occasion oration passions patriotism peace perfect Philadelphia political possessed President principles prudence published pure qualities republic respect reverence Revolution Rochambeau SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH soldiers spirit sublime success superior talents temper tion United veneration victory Virginia virtue vols Wash whole wisdom Yale College York