Life of George Washington, 第 4 卷Putnam, 1857 |
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... ground , as it was called , but subjected , from its vicinity to the city , to be foraged by the royal forces , and plun- dered and insulted by refugees and tories . No part of the Union was more harried and trampled down by friend and ...
... ground , as it was called , but subjected , from its vicinity to the city , to be foraged by the royal forces , and plun- dered and insulted by refugees and tories . No part of the Union was more harried and trampled down by friend and ...
第 72 頁
... Maxwell and Stark's brigades which were not thus detached , were drawn up on high grounds in the rear of the town , having the militia ou their flanks . SKIRMISH NEAR RAHWAY . 73 There was some sharp fighting 72 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... Maxwell and Stark's brigades which were not thus detached , were drawn up on high grounds in the rear of the town , having the militia ou their flanks . SKIRMISH NEAR RAHWAY . 73 There was some sharp fighting 72 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
第 84 頁
... grounds to doubt . If we fail for want of proper exertions , in any of the governments , I trust the responsibility will fall where it ought , and that I shall stand justified to Congress , to my country , and to the world . ” The ...
... grounds to doubt . If we fail for want of proper exertions , in any of the governments , I trust the responsibility will fall where it ought , and that I shall stand justified to Congress , to my country , and to the world . ” The ...
第 94 頁
... ground , his wife and children driven forth without shelter . Private injury had thus been added to the incentives of patriotism . Emerging from his hiding - place , he had thrown himself among a handful of his fellow sufferers who had ...
... ground , his wife and children driven forth without shelter . Private injury had thus been added to the incentives of patriotism . Emerging from his hiding - place , he had thrown himself among a handful of his fellow sufferers who had ...
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... ground , and bore the brunt of the battle . Though repeatedly broken , they as often rallied , and braved even the deadly push of the bayonet . At length a charge of Tarleton's cavalry on their flank threw them into confusion , and ...
... ground , and bore the brunt of the battle . Though repeatedly broken , they as often rallied , and braved even the deadly push of the bayonet . At length a charge of Tarleton's cavalry on their flank threw them into confusion , and ...
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第 430 頁 - 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.
第 475 頁 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
第 429 頁 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.
第 437 頁 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions, of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars...
第 467 頁 - ... country, and his prayers to the God of armies. May ample justice be done them here, and may the choicest of Heaven's favors, both here and hereafter, attend those who, under the Divine auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others. With these wishes, and this benediction, the commander-in-chief is about to retire from service. The curtain of separation will soon be drawn, and the military scene to him will be closed for ever.
第 133 頁 - The request I have to make to your Excellency, and I am conscious I address myself well, is, that in any rigor policy may dictate, a decency of conduct towards me may mark, that, though unfortunate, I am branded with nothing dishonorable, as no motive could be mine but the service of my King, and as I was involuntarily an impostor.
第 134 頁 - And now I've closed my epic strain, I tremble as I show it, Lest this same warrio-drover, "Wayne, Should ever catch the poet.
第 458 頁 - The militia of this country must be considered as the palladium of our security and the first effectual resort in case of hostility. It is essential, therefore, that the same system should pervade the whole ; that the formation and discipline of the militia of the continent should be absolutely uniform, and that the same species of arms, accoutrements, and military apparatus should be introduced in every part of the United States.
第 125 頁 - In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
第 166 頁 - I pray you to bear me witness that I meet my fate like a brave man.