The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1834 |
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... command of the two companies was given to Washington . One company was to be raised by himself , and the other by Captain Trent , who was to collect his men among the traders and people in the back settlements , and proceed imme ...
... command of the two companies was given to Washington . One company was to be raised by himself , and the other by Captain Trent , who was to collect his men among the traders and people in the back settlements , and proceed imme ...
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... command of the whole forces is what I neither look for , expect , nor desire ; for I must be impartial enough to confess , it is a charge too great for my youth and inexperience to be entrusted with . Knowing this , I have too sincere a ...
... command of the whole forces is what I neither look for , expect , nor desire ; for I must be impartial enough to confess , it is a charge too great for my youth and inexperience to be entrusted with . Knowing this , I have too sincere a ...
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... command the whole . Major Washington was in consequence raised to the rank of lieutenant - colonel , and made second in command . Ten cannon , and other military equipments , were sent to Alexandria for the use of the expedition . These ...
... command the whole . Major Washington was in consequence raised to the rank of lieutenant - colonel , and made second in command . Ten cannon , and other military equipments , were sent to Alexandria for the use of the expedition . These ...
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... commands , and march out with all expedition . Major Carlyle is now preparing wagons for the conveyance of provisions ... command , who is the oldest lieutenant , and an experienced soldier . Unless the officers come in , I shall be ...
... commands , and march out with all expedition . Major Carlyle is now preparing wagons for the conveyance of provisions ... command , who is the oldest lieutenant , and an experienced soldier . Unless the officers come in , I shall be ...
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... command . His whole number of men amounted only to forty - one . Contrecœur approached within a short distance of the fort , halted his troops , and sent in an officer with a summons , allowing Ensign Ward an hour to consider the ...
... command . His whole number of men amounted only to forty - one . Contrecœur approached within a short distance of the fort , halted his troops , and sent in an officer with a summons , allowing Ensign Ward an hour to consider the ...
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第 403 頁 - ... we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight ; I repeat it. sir, we must fight ! An appeal to arms, and to the God of Hosts, is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak, unable to cope with so formidable an adversary.
第 380 頁 - They have no other dependence, and they hope to be put on an equal footing with those other officers, whose pretensions are not better founded than their own. The part I take in bringing this matter to a hearing will, I hope, meet with your Lordship's excuse, as I am, with the greatest respect, my Lord, your Lordship's most obedient and most humble servant.
第 405 頁 - Unhappy it is, though, to reflect, that a brother's sword has been sheathed in a brother's breast, and that the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by slaves. Sad alternative ! But can a virtuous man hesitate in his choice ? I am with sincere regard, and affectionate compliments to Mrs.
第 36 頁 - Your honor may depend I will not be surprised, let them come at what hour they will, and this is as much as I can promise; but my best endeavors shall not be wanting to effect more. I doubt not, if you hear I am beaten, but you will hear at the same time that we have done our duty in fighting as long as there is a shadow of hope.
第 88 頁 - I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was levelling my companions on every side...
第 439 頁 - I prepared early to wait upon the commander, and was received and conducted to him by the second officer in command. I acquainted him with my business, and offered my commission and letter...
第 398 頁 - When you condemn the conduct of the Massachusetts people, you reason from effects, not causes, otherwise you would not wonder at a people, who are every day receiving fresh proofs of a systematic assertion of an arbitrary power, deeply planned to overturn the laws and constitution of their country, and to violate the most essential and valuable rights of mankind, being irritated, and with difficulty restrained from acts of the greatest violence and intemperance.
第 411 頁 - Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation, for it is better to be alone, than in bad company.
第 440 頁 - It is situated on the south, or west fork of French creek, near the water; and is almost surrounded by the creek, and a small branch of it which forms a kind of island. Four houses compose the sides. The bastions are made of piles driven into the ground, standing more than...
第 412 頁 - When another speaks, be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired ; interrupt him not, nor answer him till his speech be ended.