The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries, Volumen24W. Abbatt, 1917 |
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... mention would be made of this officer's anomalous position . I was glad afterward that I had decided so to do , for the following morning's report of the commander - in - chief accounted for the abscence from the field of Brig . - Gen ...
... mention would be made of this officer's anomalous position . I was glad afterward that I had decided so to do , for the following morning's report of the commander - in - chief accounted for the abscence from the field of Brig . - Gen ...
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... mention it in his diary , Washington appears to have made a halt in Shrewsbury , at the Pease tavern , kept by Major John Farrar , who was " greatly rejoiced " says a local historian , by the honor paid him . Possibly no other town in ...
... mention it in his diary , Washington appears to have made a halt in Shrewsbury , at the Pease tavern , kept by Major John Farrar , who was " greatly rejoiced " says a local historian , by the honor paid him . Possibly no other town in ...
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... mention of many railroads which were commenced between 1830 and 1833 . The Mohawk and Hudson River Railroad was commenced in 1830 , Twelve and one - half miles were finished for use in 1831 . The Camden and Amboy Railroad was ...
... mention of many railroads which were commenced between 1830 and 1833 . The Mohawk and Hudson River Railroad was commenced in 1830 , Twelve and one - half miles were finished for use in 1831 . The Camden and Amboy Railroad was ...
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... mention these circumstances with the more readiness , because I am sure you will be gratified to know that the ... mentions their readiness to assist if needed . Rev'd Sir - I have but a Momemt . a Crowd is around me . never- theless , I ...
... mention these circumstances with the more readiness , because I am sure you will be gratified to know that the ... mentions their readiness to assist if needed . Rev'd Sir - I have but a Momemt . a Crowd is around me . never- theless , I ...
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... mentions my appointment to a Command in the Conti- nental Army ; at the same time that my precarious state of health and want of Military privileges would have rather induced me to have led a more retired life than that of the Army had ...
... mentions my appointment to a Command in the Conti- nental Army ; at the same time that my precarious state of health and want of Military privileges would have rather induced me to have led a more retired life than that of the Army had ...
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Página 220 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in Heaven. As some tall cliff, that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Página 207 - I may even venture to say, to the existence of the United States-, as an independent power.
Página 155 - Once, ah, once, within these walls, One whom memory oft recalls, The Father of his Country, dwelt. And yonder meadows broad and damp The fires of the besieging camp Encircled with a burning belt. Up and down these echoing stairs, Heavy with the weight of cares, Sounded his majestic tread ; Yes, within this very room Sat he in those hours of gloom, Weary both in heart and head.
Página 238 - THE SACRED RIGHTS OF MANKIND ARE NOT TO BE RUMMAGED FOR AMONG OLD PARCHMENTS OR MUSTY RECORDS. THEY ARE WRITTEN, AS WITH A SUNBEAM, IN THE WHOLE VOLUME OF HUMAN NATURE, BY THE HAND OF THE DIVINITY ITSELF ; AND CAN NEVER BE ERASED OR OBSCURED BY MORTAL POWER.
Página 207 - These are the pillars on which the glorious fabric of our independency and national character must be supported. Liberty is the basis ; and whoever would dare to sap the foundation or overturn the structure, under whatever specious pretext he may attempt it, will merit the bitterest execration and the severest punishment which can be inflicted by his injured country.
Página 63 - If I were a Mexican I would tell you, "Have you not room in your own country to bury your dead men? If you come into mine, we will greet you with bloody hands, and welcome you to hospitable graves.
Página 253 - Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Página 67 - This, and one other American speech, that of John Brown to the court that tried him, and a part of Kossuth's speech at Birmingham, can only be compared with each other, and with no fourth.
Página 207 - For my own part, conscious of having acted, while a servant of the public, in the manner I conceived best suited to promote the real interests of my country ; having, in...