American Historical Record, Volumen2J.E. Potter and Company, 1873 |
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... received that the army is got into Canada . But if the army should be obliged to retreat , this expense may be thought needless - not at all , for if they retreat by Champlain they may want boats , if by Ontario the boats may be easily ...
... received that the army is got into Canada . But if the army should be obliged to retreat , this expense may be thought needless - not at all , for if they retreat by Champlain they may want boats , if by Ontario the boats may be easily ...
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... received the am- bassadors courteously and released Dr. Beanes ; but he refused to let him or his friends leave the ship then , as they might reveal the important secret of the destina- tion of the British fleet . They were placed on ...
... received the am- bassadors courteously and released Dr. Beanes ; but he refused to let him or his friends leave the ship then , as they might reveal the important secret of the destina- tion of the British fleet . They were placed on ...
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... received orders to begin the work . It has been a task of no ordinary labor , and required no ordinary skill and judgement to execute it . The pension list of the National Government , the minutes of the proceedings of Congress and of ...
... received orders to begin the work . It has been a task of no ordinary labor , and required no ordinary skill and judgement to execute it . The pension list of the National Government , the minutes of the proceedings of Congress and of ...
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... received this account from the lips of Marshall himself . Mr. A parallel of latitude from Still - water would have cut off all the valuable posses- sions of the Indians to the westward ; and they becoming alarmed , denied the right of ...
... received this account from the lips of Marshall himself . Mr. A parallel of latitude from Still - water would have cut off all the valuable posses- sions of the Indians to the westward ; and they becoming alarmed , denied the right of ...
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... received with the most vehement applause by the multitude gathered in the building and outside of it ; and a salute of one hundred guns was immediately given in honor of the event . On the following day , Mr. Stephens formally accepted ...
... received with the most vehement applause by the multitude gathered in the building and outside of it ; and a salute of one hundred guns was immediately given in honor of the event . On the following day , Mr. Stephens formally accepted ...
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Página 227 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs, has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall In the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Página 209 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON, Author of the Declaration of American Independence, Of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, And Father of the University of Virginia ; because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Página 465 - Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, But spare your country's flag," she said. . A shade of sadness, a blush of shame, Over the face of the leader came; The nobler nature within him stirred To life at that woman's deed and word: "Who touches a hair of yon gray head Dies like a dog! March on!
Página 465 - In her attic window the staff she set, To show that one heart was loyal yet. Up the street came the rebel tread, Stonewall Jackson riding ahead. Under his slouched hat left and right He glanced; the old flag met his sight. "Halt!
Página 367 - ... particularly disagreeable or injurious to others; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish. With great respect, We have the honor to be, Sir, Your Excellency's most obedient and humble servants, GEORGE WASHINGTON, President. By unanimous Order of the Convention. His Excellency the President of Congress.
Página 227 - Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all acts and parts of acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the Union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.
Página 90 - No. 100, of 1863 (Instructions for the Government of the Armies of the United States in the Field), and to have been decided in favor of the permanency of these regulations.
Página 420 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Página 160 - Leave me but a banner to plant upon the mountains of Augusta, and I will rally around me the men who will lift our bleeding country from the dust, and set her free.
Página 418 - The family vault at Mount Vernon requiring repairs, and being improperly situated besides, I desire that a new one of brick, and upon a larger scale, may be built at the foot of what is commonly called the Vineyard...