The Life of George WashingtonChristian Liberty Press, 2004 - 128 頁 Mary L. Williamson gives a unique glimpse into the spiritual life and career of the first President of the United States. Little known and often overlooked aspects of Washington's faith are featured throughout this well-documented book. |
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第 1 到 5 筆結果,共 26 筆
第 10 頁
... hundred thousand acres of land west of the Alleghanies was granted to it by the king of England . Both Lawrence and Augustine Washington were members of the company , and upon the death of CHAPTER TWO: THE AMBASSADOR.
... hundred thousand acres of land west of the Alleghanies was granted to it by the king of England . Both Lawrence and Augustine Washington were members of the company , and upon the death of CHAPTER TWO: THE AMBASSADOR.
第 11 頁
... king of France . News of these proceedings was brought to the members of the Ohio Company , but they continued their preparations . In the fall of 1749 , they sent Christopher Gist , a hardy pio- neer from the banks of the Yadkin , to ...
... king of France . News of these proceedings was brought to the members of the Ohio Company , but they continued their preparations . In the fall of 1749 , they sent Christopher Gist , a hardy pio- neer from the banks of the Yadkin , to ...
第 13 頁
... King and the rest of the sachems . He was to tell them his mission and ask for an escort to conduct him to the French commander . He was to deliver to the commander a letter written by Governor Dinwiddie and in the name of the king of ...
... King and the rest of the sachems . He was to tell them his mission and ask for an escort to conduct him to the French commander . He was to deliver to the commander a letter written by Governor Dinwiddie and in the name of the king of ...
第 14 頁
... King was absent at his hunting lodge fifteen miles distant . Washington , however , sent out runners and invited the Half King and other chiefs to a meet- ing on the next day . The Half King came promptly and gave Washington much ...
... King was absent at his hunting lodge fifteen miles distant . Washington , however , sent out runners and invited the Half King and other chiefs to a meet- ing on the next day . The Half King came promptly and gave Washington much ...
第 15 頁
... King to the side of the French . It was a time of great anxiety to Washington , but at last he prevailed upon the Half King to start upon the return journey . They had gone to the fort from Venango in canoes and now began their return ...
... King to the side of the French . It was a time of great anxiety to Washington , but at last he prevailed upon the Half King to start upon the return journey . They had gone to the fort from Venango in canoes and now began their return ...
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THE AIDEDECAMP | 23 |
COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS | 31 |
THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER | 38 |
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF | 51 |
THE DAYS OF WAR | 72 |
VICTORY AT LAST | 87 |
THE CITIZEN AND PRESIDENT | 103 |
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN | 113 |
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第 52 頁 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
第 53 頁 - I shall feel no pain from the toil or danger of the campaign ; my unhappiness will flow from the uneasiness I know you will feel from being left alone.
第 52 頁 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
第 30 頁 - But, by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability, or expectation ; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, though death was levelling my companions on every side of me...
第 106 頁 - It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair: the event is in the hands of God.
第 48 頁 - If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.
第 38 頁 - Your modesty equals your valor, and that surpasses the power of any language I possess.