The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783Harper & brothers, 1847 - United States |
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... importance . For similar purposes he kept up an inter- course by letter with Committees of Congress , the Board of War , and individual members . By these means his views were always presented to that assem- bly , and guided them in ...
... importance . For similar purposes he kept up an inter- course by letter with Committees of Congress , the Board of War , and individual members . By these means his views were always presented to that assem- bly , and guided them in ...
Page xv
... importance , he would give general directions only , which the secretary would embody in his own language . of There is no feature more remarkable , however , in the whole series of correspondence , than the similarity which prevails ...
... importance , he would give general directions only , which the secretary would embody in his own language . of There is no feature more remarkable , however , in the whole series of correspondence , than the similarity which prevails ...
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... importance of the service . The partiality of the Con- gress , however , assisted by a political motive , rendered my reasons unavailing , and I shall to - morrow set out for the camp near Boston . I have only to beg of you , therefore ...
... importance of the service . The partiality of the Con- gress , however , assisted by a political motive , rendered my reasons unavailing , and I shall to - morrow set out for the camp near Boston . I have only to beg of you , therefore ...
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... importance , I must refer you to that body for direction , should his Excellency make any mo- tion towards increasing the strength of the Tory party , or arming them against the cause in which we are em- barked . In like manner , watch ...
... importance , I must refer you to that body for direction , should his Excellency make any mo- tion towards increasing the strength of the Tory party , or arming them against the cause in which we are em- barked . In like manner , watch ...
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... importance , and variety of my present duties too sensibly , not to wish a more immediate and frequent communication with the Congress . I fear it may often happen , in the course of our present operations , that I shall need that ...
... importance , and variety of my present duties too sensibly , not to wish a more immediate and frequent communication with the Congress . I fear it may often happen , in the course of our present operations , that I shall need that ...
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Page 2 - 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. 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...
Page 3 - I should enjoy more real happiness in one month with you at home, than I have the most distant prospect of finding abroad, if my stay were to be seven times seven years. But as it has been a kind of destiny that has thrown me upon this service, I shall hope that my undertaking it is designed to answer some good purpose.
Page 172 - Let the hospitality of the house, with respect to the poor, be kept up. Let no one go hungry away. If any of this kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities, provided it does not encourage them in idleness...
Page 480 - The delegates of the United Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex, on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina: To GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQ.
Page 13 - As to the fatal, but necessary operations of war, when we assumed the soldier, we did not lay aside the citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in that happy hour, when the establishment of American liberty on the most firm and solid foundations, shall enable us to return to our private stations, in the bosom of a free, peaceful, and happy country.
Page 296 - ... you, I would have published the poem, had I not been apprehensive, that, while I only meant to give the world this new instance of your genius, I might have incurred the imputation of vanity.
Page 480 - And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as you shall receive from this or a future Congress...
Page 216 - His strength will increase as a snowball by rolling, and faster, if some expedient cannot be hit upon to convince the slaves and servants of the impotency of his designs.
Page 2 - You may believe me, my dear Patsy, when I assure you, in the most solemn manner, that, so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavour in my power to avoid it, not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my capacity, and that I should enjoy more real happiness in one month with you at home, than I have the most distant prospect of finding abroad, if my stay were to be seven times seven years.
Page 154 - Be easy and condescending in your deportment to your officers, but not too familiar, lest you subject yourself to a want of that respect, which is necessary to support a proper command.