 Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order for my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers.  Washington - Sivu 88tekijä(t) François Guizot - 1840 - 230 sivuaKoko teos - Tietoja tästä kirjasta
 | John England - 1849 - 508 sivua
...none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend. being the order of my march, 1 will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote : •' I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public... | |
 | Margaret Cockburn Conkling - 1850 - 204 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and tliis, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Once thoroughly re-established in the beloved home of their earlier, and happy years, Gen. and Mrs.... | |
 | Margaret Cockburn Conkling - 1850 - 276 sivua
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Once thoroughly re-established in the beloved home of their earlier, and happy years, Genera and Mrs.... | |
 | Chambers W. and R., ltd - 1850 - 794 sivua
...I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this being the order of my march, I will move quietly down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers.' The state of public affairs did not, however, permit our hero to remain long in his beloved retirement,... | |
 | 1850 - 270 sivua
...none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this being the order of my march, I will move quietly down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers.' The state of public affairs did not, however, permit our hero to remain long in his beloved retirement,... | |
 | Edward Rogers - 1851 - 188 sivua
...hear him say : " Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; in this order of march, 1 will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers ;" and on his death bed hear him say, "I am not afraid to die." You will also see the young and accomplished... | |
 | Catherine Sinclair - 1851 - 420 sivua
...private life with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all, and move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." — Washington's Life, vol. v, p. 2. Dr. Chambers, in speaking of Queen Charlotte's death, uses these... | |
 | Jared Sparks - 1853 - 752 sivua
...countenance of his prince, in hopes of catching a gracious smile, can have very little conception. I have not only retired from all public employments,...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote ; " I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares,... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1855 - 638 sivua
...countenance of his prince, in hopes of catching a gracious smile, can have very little conception. I have not only retired from all public employments,...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote; "I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares,... | |
 | George Washington - 1855 - 574 sivua
...co'mmission was retained, and is deposited in the department of state of the United States. tiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. Except an introductory letter or two, and one countermanding my request respecting plate, I have not... | |
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