Paul Jones, Founder of the American Navy: A History, 第 2 卷C. Scribner's sons, 1900 |
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第74页 - The command of the America could not have been more judiciously bestowed, and it is with impatience that I wish her at sea, where she will do honor to her name.
第320页 - Teach me to feel another's woe, 'To hide the faults I see; That mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me.
第64页 - SIR, My partial acquaintance with either our naval or commercial affairs makes it altogether impossible for me to account for the unfortunate delay of those articles of military stores and clothing, which I have been informed have been so long provided in France.
第147页 - French packet brought no letter to me from the person whose happiness is dearer to me than any thing else. I have been on the rack of fear and apprehension, and am totally unable to account for that silence ! My business is done here, and the moment of my return to Europe approaches. My sentiments are unchanged, and my impatience can better be imagined than expressed. I have been honoured here beyond my own expectations.
第328页 - ... happiness. 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 Before this war was begun, I had, at an early time of life, withdrawn from sea service, in favor of "calm contemplation and poetic ease.
第134页 - Permit us to repeat to your majesty, our sincere assurances, that the various and important benefits for which we are indebted to your friendship will never cease to interest us in whatever may concern the happiness of your majesty, your family, and people. We pray God to keep you, our great and beloved friend, under his holy protection. ' Done at the city of New York, the 16th day of October, in the year of our Lord 1787, and of our sovereignty and independence the 12th.
第61页 - That the thanks of the United States in Congress assembled, be given to Captain John Paul Jones, for the zeal, prudence, and intrepidity with which he has supported the honor of the American flag ; for his bold and successful enterprises to redeem from captivity the citizens of these States who had fallen under the power of the enemy ; and in general for the good conduct and eminent services by which he has added lustre to his character, and to ,the American arms...
第134页 - We, the United States in Congress assembled, in consideration of the distinguished marks of approbation with which your majesty has been pleased to honour the Chevalier John Paul Jones as well as from a sense of his merit, have unanimously directed a medal of gold to be struck and presented to him, in commemoration of his valour and brilliant services while commanding a squadron of French and American ships, under our flag and commission, off...
第102页 - My first impression was to desire you to have it published, but after having read it, I perceive that you had not written it with a view to publication, because there are things in it which are written to the king, for whom alone that work was intended. However, actions memorable as yours are, ought to be made known to the world by an authentic journal published in your own name. " I earnestly entreat you to work at it as soon as your affairs will allow you ; and in the...
第167页 - I feel of my eternal obligation to you, as the author of the honorable prospect that is now before me, I must rely on your friendship to justify to the United States the important step I now take, conformable to your advice. You know I had no idea of this new fortune when I found that you had put it in train, before my last return to Paris from America. I...