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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... nature , and intended merely to gratify the vanity of the writers , by drawing answers from him , is truly distressing , and almost incredible . His benignity in answering , perhaps increases the number . Did he not husband every moment ...
... nature , and intended merely to gratify the vanity of the writers , by drawing answers from him , is truly distressing , and almost incredible . His benignity in answering , perhaps increases the number . Did he not husband every moment ...
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... to the General — Mr . Lear , a gentleman of liberal education , private Secretary to the General - and two Grand Children of Mrs. Washington . nature of soils , the effects of different kinds of 5 JEDIDIAH MORSE . 33.
... to the General — Mr . Lear , a gentleman of liberal education , private Secretary to the General - and two Grand Children of Mrs. Washington . nature of soils , the effects of different kinds of 5 JEDIDIAH MORSE . 33.
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Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and References William Spohn Baker. nature of soils , the effects of different kinds of manure , and such other topics as may throw light on the farming business . On ...
Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and References William Spohn Baker. nature of soils , the effects of different kinds of manure , and such other topics as may throw light on the farming business . On ...
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... nature has not been less favorable to him in corporeal than in mental endowments . His person is majestic and striking , his physiognomy is pre - possessing , and strongly expressive of the noble qualities of his soul : the dignity of ...
... nature has not been less favorable to him in corporeal than in mental endowments . His person is majestic and striking , his physiognomy is pre - possessing , and strongly expressive of the noble qualities of his soul : the dignity of ...
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... nature - the friend of both worlds . Whether we view him as a general in the field , vested with unlimited authority and power , at the head of a victorious army ; or in the cabinet , as the President of the United States ; or as a ...
... nature - the friend of both worlds . Whether we view him as a general in the field , vested with unlimited authority and power , at the head of a victorious army ; or in the cabinet , as the President of the United States ; or as a ...
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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