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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... manner which adds to the military air of his appearance . He displays a native gravity , but devoid of all appearance of ostenta- tion . His uniform dress is a blue coat , with two brilliant epaulettes , buff coloured under clothes ...
... manner which adds to the military air of his appearance . He displays a native gravity , but devoid of all appearance of ostenta- tion . His uniform dress is a blue coat , with two brilliant epaulettes , buff coloured under clothes ...
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... manner the real extent of his talents and his ability as a great and warlike captain , I think one should have seen him at the head of a greater army , with greater means than he has had , and opposed to an enemy less his superior . At ...
... manner the real extent of his talents and his ability as a great and warlike captain , I think one should have seen him at the head of a greater army , with greater means than he has had , and opposed to an enemy less his superior . At ...
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... services , or provision for the augmented expenses which have been incurred by him in conse quence of his public employment , although proposals have been made in the most delicate manner , particularly by the states ( 30 )
... services , or provision for the augmented expenses which have been incurred by him in conse quence of his public employment , although proposals have been made in the most delicate manner , particularly by the states ( 30 )
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... manner , particularly by the states of Virginia and Pennsylvania . The virtuous simplicity which distinguishes the private life of General Washington , though less known than the dazzling splendor of his military achievements , is not ...
... manner , particularly by the states of Virginia and Pennsylvania . The virtuous simplicity which distinguishes the private life of General Washington , though less known than the dazzling splendor of his military achievements , is not ...
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... manner , formed to gain the 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 ...
... manner , formed to gain the 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 ...
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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