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, 1783 |
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... directed , we laid it before a full meeting of your company this day . At the same time that they deplore the unfortunate occasion , that calls you , their patron , friend , and worthy citizen , from them and your more tender connexions ...
... directed , we laid it before a full meeting of your company this day . At the same time that they deplore the unfortunate occasion , that calls you , their patron , friend , and worthy citizen , from them and your more tender connexions ...
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... directed to advise you of the line of conduct he moves in . I fear it will not be very favorable to the American cause . I have only to add , that I am , with the greatest re- spect and regard , gentlemen , your most obedient and ...
... directed to advise you of the line of conduct he moves in . I fear it will not be very favorable to the American cause . I have only to add , that I am , with the greatest re- spect and regard , gentlemen , your most obedient and ...
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... directed to you as Presi- dent of the Congress , I have taken the liberty to open it . I was induced to take that liberty by several gen- tlemen of New York , who were anxious to know the particulars of the affair of the 17th instant ...
... directed to you as Presi- dent of the Congress , I have taken the liberty to open it . I was induced to take that liberty by several gen- tlemen of New York , who were anxious to know the particulars of the affair of the 17th instant ...
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... directed , that such huts as have been lately made of boards should be done in such a manner , that , if necessary , they may serve for covering during the win- the number of forces for defence , when no foresight could determine the ...
... directed , that such huts as have been lately made of boards should be done in such a manner , that , if necessary , they may serve for covering during the win- the number of forces for defence , when no foresight could determine the ...
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... directed elsewhere . I thought it proper just to hint to you what is proba- bly intended , and you will then consider what regard is VOL . III . 8 to be paid to it , and what steps it PART II . ] THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 57.
... directed elsewhere . I thought it proper just to hint to you what is proba- bly intended , and you will then consider what regard is VOL . III . 8 to be paid to it , and what steps it PART II . ] THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 57.
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Page xx - 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 1 - 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 479 - AND we do hereby strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command to be obedient to your orders and diligent in the exercise of their several duties.
Page 170 - 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 478 - 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 445 - THE time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves ; whether they are to have any property they can call their own ; whether their houses and farms are to be pillaged and destroyed, and themselves consigned to a state of wretchedness from which no human efforts will deliver them. The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army.
Page xx - 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 endeavor 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...
Page xx - DEAREST, I am now set down to write to you on a subject, which fills me with inexpressible concern, and this concern is greatly aggravated and increased, when I reflect upon the uneasiness I know it will give you. It has been determined in Congress, that the whole army raised for the...
Page 214 - 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 170 - ... them in idleness ; and I have no objection to your giving my money in charity, to the amount of forty or fifty pounds a year, when you think it well bestowed. What I mean by having no objection is, that it is my desire that it should be done. You are to consider, that neither myself nor wife is now in the way to do these good offices. In all other respects, I recommend it to you, and have no doubt of your observing the greatest economy and frugality ; as I suppose you know, that I do not get...