American Military Biography: Containing the Lives, Characters, and Aneccotes of the Officers of the Revolution, who Were Most Distinguished in Achieving Our National Independence. Also, the Life of Gilbert Motier La FayetteSubscribers, 1825 - 184 страница Collection of short biographical sketches of the major figures of the Revolutionary War on both sides of the conflict. Includes an overview of the root causes of the American Revolution, from the American viewpoint, as well as a longer biography of Revolutionary War General Lafayette. |
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... Never had they shewn so much zeal , or made such great ifices in the cause of their country , as during the preceding having lost more than twenty - five thousand men , expend- all the revenues they could raise , and involved themselves ...
... Never had they shewn so much zeal , or made such great ifices in the cause of their country , as during the preceding having lost more than twenty - five thousand men , expend- all the revenues they could raise , and involved themselves ...
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... Never had they shewn so much zeal , or made such great sacrifices in the cause of their country , as during the preceding war ; having lost more than twenty - five thousand men , expend- ed all the revenues they could raise , and ...
... Never had they shewn so much zeal , or made such great sacrifices in the cause of their country , as during the preceding war ; having lost more than twenty - five thousand men , expend- ed all the revenues they could raise , and ...
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... never return to a country that by his violent temper and arbitrary conduct , he had brought to the brink of civil war . His reception at court con- vinced the Americans of the truth of what they feared , that the governor had been sent ...
... never return to a country that by his violent temper and arbitrary conduct , he had brought to the brink of civil war . His reception at court con- vinced the Americans of the truth of what they feared , that the governor had been sent ...
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... never been known with certainty , either who con- trived or executed this bold expedient ; but there is no reason to doubt , but that Mr. Samuel Adams and many of the leaders in the political affairs of the day , were its contrivers ...
... never been known with certainty , either who con- trived or executed this bold expedient ; but there is no reason to doubt , but that Mr. Samuel Adams and many of the leaders in the political affairs of the day , were its contrivers ...
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... never felt its genial influence , nature had endowed him with strong powers of mind ; and when called to take the field , he showed himself an able leader , and an intrepid soldier . At the commencement of the The news of the battle of ...
... never felt its genial influence , nature had endowed him with strong powers of mind ; and when called to take the field , he showed himself an able leader , and an intrepid soldier . At the commencement of the The news of the battle of ...
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Страница 207 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Страница 136 - I profess myself a citizen of the world, totally unfettered by the little, mean distinctions of climate or of country, which diminish the benevolence of the heart and set bounds to philanthropy. Before this war was begun, I had, at an early time of life, withdrawn from sea service, in favor of calm contemplation and poetic ease.
Страница xx - I now propose to advance before you, and in person conduct you through the wicketgate ; for we must this morning either quit our pretensions to valor or possess ourselves of this fortress in a few minutes ; and inasmuch as it is a desperate attempt which none but the bravest of men dare undertake, I do not urge it on any contrary to his will. You that will undertake voluntarily, poise your firelocks.
Страница 208 - Resolved, That a committee, in conjunction with one from the Senate, be appointed to consider on the most suitable manner of paying honor to the memory of the man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens.
Страница 84 - I feel a sense of obligation towards my creditors; who in case of accident to me, by the forced sale of my property, may be in some degree sufferers. I did not think myself at liberty as a man of probity, lightly to expose them to this hazard.
Страница 67 - I take the liberty of writing this private letter to your majesty, being persuaded that my motives will also be my apology for it. "In common with the people of this country, I retain a strong and cordial sense of the services rendered to them by the Marquis de Lafayette ; and my friendship for him has been constant and sincere.
Страница 66 - The second party was not for the abolition of the State governments, nor for the introduction of a monarchical government under any form ; but they wished to establish such a system as could give their own States undue power and influence, in the government, over the other States.
Страница 143 - ... the only combustible material which he could obtain, that would afford light in this deep and darksome cave, prepared for his descent.
Страница 205 - Welcome, mighty chief, once more Welcome to this grateful shore : • Now no mercenary foe Aims again the fatal blow ; Aims at thee the fatal blow. " Virgins fair and matrons grave, Those thy conquering arms did save, Build for thee triumphal bowers. Strew, ye fair, his way with flowers ; Strew your Hero's way with flowers.
Страница 90 - ... to you cordial congratulations upon the occasion of your recent arrival in the United States, in compliance with the wishes of Congress, and to assure you of the very high satisfaction which your presence affords on this early theatre of your glory and renown. Although but...