The Writings of George Washington: pt.II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v.3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v.4) July, 1776-July 1777. (v.5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v.6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v.7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v.8) April, 1781-December, 1783American stationers' Company; J. B. Russell, 1838 |
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Sivu 68 - I see one head gradually changing into thirteen. I see one army branching into thirteen; and, instead of looking up to congress as the supreme controlling power of the United States, considering themselves as dependent on their respective states.
Sivu 257 - He wants feeling. From some traits of his character, which have lately come to my knowledge, he seems to have been so hackneyed in villany, and so lost to all sense of honor and shame, that, while his faculties will enable him to continue his sordid pursuits, there will be no time for remorse.
Sivu 256 - Arnold meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this place, does not appear by any indubitable evidence, and I am rather inclined to think he did not wish to hazard the more important object, by attempting to combine two events, the lesser of which might have marred the greater.
Sivu 538 - First, That he came on shore from the Vulture sloop of war in the night of the 21st of September instant, on an interview with General Arnold, in a private and secret manner. Secondly, That he changed his dress within our lines, and under a feigned name, and in a disguised habit...
Sivu 537 - With all the warmth of my heart, I give you thanks for your Excellency's profuse kindness to me ; and I send you the most earnest wishes for your welfare, which a faithful, affectionate, and respectful attendant can frame.
Sivu 532 - ... unfortunate I am branded with nothing dishonorable, as no motive could be mine but tiie service of my King, and as I was involuntarily an impostor. " Another request is, that I may be permitted to write an open letter to Sir Henry Clinton, and another to a friend for clothes and linen. " I take the liberty to mention the condition of some gentlemen at Charleston, who, being either on parole or under protection, were engaged in a conspiracy against us. Though their situation is not similar...
Sivu 539 - The Board having maturely considered these facts, do also report to his Excellency General Washington, that Major Andre, Adjutant General to the British army, ought to be considered as a spy from the enemy, and that agreeably to the law and usage of nations, it is their opinion he ought to suffer death.
Sivu 22 - It really appears to me, that the propriety of attempting to defend the town, depended on the probability of defending the bar, and that when this ceased, the attempt ought to have been relinquished.
Sivu 395 - I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with you, I have taken the liberty of addressing you upon this occasion with that frankness, which is the privilege of military men, and with that confidence, which your reputation inspires ; and I am happy in the opportunity of testifying to you the consideration and esteem, with which I have the honor to be, &,c. TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. New Windsor, 3 February, 1781. SIR, I have on different occasions done myself the honor to represent to Congress...
Sivu 379 - I have too good an opinion," said he, " of the intelligence and wisdom of the members of Congress, and of all true patriots, to suppose that they will allow themselves to be led astray by the representations of a man, whose character they ought to know, or that they will judge of us from any other facts, than the generous proceedings of his Majesty. As to Dr. Franklin, his conduct leaves nothing for Congress to desire. It is as zealous and patriotic, as it is wise and circumspect ; and you may affirm...