History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the Continent [to 1789].D. Appleton, 1885 |
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... wrote John Adams , the head of the board of war . He rejected the thought of retiring from Long Island , inclined to judge an army capable of victory when orders for the sup- ply of men and their equipment had gone forth , and never ...
... wrote John Adams , the head of the board of war . He rejected the thought of retiring from Long Island , inclined to judge an army capable of victory when orders for the sup- ply of men and their equipment had gone forth , and never ...
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... wrote frankly that it would not be possible to pre- vent the landing of the British on Long Island , saying : " We shall harass them as much as possible , which will be all that we can do . " Just at this time Greene became ill of a ...
... wrote frankly that it would not be possible to pre- vent the landing of the British on Long Island , saying : " We shall harass them as much as possible , which will be all that we can do . " Just at this time Greene became ill of a ...
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... wrote Greene , " the retreat from Long Island was the best effected retreat I ever read or heard of . " * * Correct the thoroughly perverse account of the retreat from Long Island by the biographer of Joseph Reed . Reed's Reed , i ...
... wrote Greene , " the retreat from Long Island was the best effected retreat I ever read or heard of . " * * Correct the thoroughly perverse account of the retreat from Long Island by the biographer of Joseph Reed . Reed's Reed , i ...
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... wrote John Adams ; " it shall not seize me ; " and , like Rush and Witherspoon , he spoke vehemently against the proposed conference . On the other hand , Edward Rut- ledge favored it , as a means of procrastination ; and at last New ...
... wrote John Adams ; " it shall not seize me ; " and , like Rush and Witherspoon , he spoke vehemently against the proposed conference . On the other hand , Edward Rut- ledge favored it , as a means of procrastination ; and at last New ...
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... wrote to Rockingham : " It should be a point of honor among us all to support the American pretensions in adversity as much as we did in their prosperity , and never desert those who have acted unsuccess- fully upon whig principles ...
... wrote to Rockingham : " It should be a point of honor among us all to support the American pretensions in adversity as much as we did in their prosperity , and never desert those who have acted unsuccess- fully upon whig principles ...
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Sivu 410 - Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate, than that these people are to be free ; nor is it less certain that the two races, equally free, cannot live in the same government.
Sivu 421 - ... on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates in all future periods of this commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them, especially the University at Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools in the towns...
Sivu 329 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Sivu 254 - I rejoice that the grave has not closed upon me ; that I am still alive to lift up my voice against the dismemberment of this ancient and most noble monarchy...
Sivu 329 - ... truth is great and will prevail if left to herself; that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate, errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them...
Sivu 224 - If I were an American as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never, never, never!
Sivu 414 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth...
Sivu 216 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Sivu 224 - You may swell every expense, and every effort, still more extravagantly ; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow ; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...
Sivu 558 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.