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... reason for selecting most of the generals from New England was that the army was then mainly composed of New England soldiers . On June 16 , 1775 , Richard Henry Lee , Edward Rutledge , and John Adams were appointed a committee to draw ...
... reason for selecting most of the generals from New England was that the army was then mainly composed of New England soldiers . On June 16 , 1775 , Richard Henry Lee , Edward Rutledge , and John Adams were appointed a committee to draw ...
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... reason to dread that the enemies to New England's repu- tation may hereafter say , it was not principle that saved them , but that they were bribed into the preservation of their liberties . " 3 1 Washington to Reed , November 28 , 1775 ...
... reason to dread that the enemies to New England's repu- tation may hereafter say , it was not principle that saved them , but that they were bribed into the preservation of their liberties . " 3 1 Washington to Reed , November 28 , 1775 ...
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... reason- able , but not at those he thought unreasonable , unless compelled by force on his person ; that on the preceding evening he was too unwell to attend ; and that , if guilty of improper behavior , he would answer to his State ...
... reason- able , but not at those he thought unreasonable , unless compelled by force on his person ; that on the preceding evening he was too unwell to attend ; and that , if guilty of improper behavior , he would answer to his State ...
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... reason for the treatment of the New England colonels that the most deserving among them were juniors , and that their promotion would have given offence.2 But the discrimination , if such existed , was quickly removed . The day after ...
... reason for the treatment of the New England colonels that the most deserving among them were juniors , and that their promotion would have given offence.2 But the discrimination , if such existed , was quickly removed . The day after ...
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... reasons . France had been brought into closer relations with America than had any other power except England . French- men consoled themselves for the loss of Canada by the hope that the older English colonies , no longer needing the ...
... reasons . France had been brought into closer relations with America than had any other power except England . French- men consoled themselves for the loss of Canada by the hope that the older English colonies , no longer needing the ...
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Page 162 - Sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations, than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army, as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence and reprehend with severity. For the present the communication of them will rest in my own bosom, unless some further agitation of the matter shall make a disclosure necessary.
Page 162 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Page 204 - ... the gratification of every wish so far as may be done consistently with the great duty I owe my country, and those powers we are bound to respect, you may freely command my services to the utmost extent of my abilities.
Page 169 - ... it may drive you from the field; — that the wound often irritated and never healed, may at length become incurable; and that the slightest mark of indignity from congress now must operate like the grave, and part you forever; that in any political event, the army has its alternative.
Page 179 - ... nothing now remains but for the actors of this mighty scene to preserve a perfect unvarying consistency of character through the very last act ; to close the drama with applause, and to retire from the military theatre with the same approbation of angels and men which has crowned all their former virtuous actions.
Page 176 - ... then shall I have learned what ingratitude is, then shall I have realized a tale, which will embitter every moment of my future life. But I am under no such apprehensions. A country, rescued by their arms from impending ruin, will never leave unpaid the debt of gratitude.
Page 202 - I could wish he had as much credit for the rectitude of his heart; for, as men see through different optics, and are induced by the reflecting faculties of the mind, to use different means to attain the same end, the author of the address should have had more charity than to mark for suspicion the man who should recommend moderation and longer forbearance ; or in other words, who should not think as he thinks, and act as he advises.
Page 204 - I am possessed of in your favor, let me entreat you, gentlemen, on your part, not to take any measures which, viewed in the calm light of reason, will lessen the dignity, and sully the glory, you have hitherto maintained.
Page 191 - With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you : I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Page 192 - We join you in commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation.