The Writings of George Washington: pt. IV. Letters official and private, from the beginning of his presidency to the end of his life: (v. 10) May, 1789-November, 1794. (v. 11) November, 1794-December, 1799Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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... never quitted him . On one occasion , being left alone with him , General Washington , looking stead- fastly in his face , desired his candid opinion as to the probable termina- tion of his disease , adding , with that placid firmness ...
... never quitted him . On one occasion , being left alone with him , General Washington , looking stead- fastly in his face , desired his candid opinion as to the probable termina- tion of his disease , adding , with that placid firmness ...
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... never be guilty of enormities ; consequently he can never be unwilling to learn what are ascribed to him as foibles . If they are really such , the knowledge of them in a well - disposed mind will go half way towards a reform . VOL . X ...
... never be guilty of enormities ; consequently he can never be unwilling to learn what are ascribed to him as foibles . If they are really such , the knowledge of them in a well - disposed mind will go half way towards a reform . VOL . X ...
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... never to be revived . † A report had gone abroad , that the Vice - President never appeared publicly except with a coach and six horses , which Dr. Stuart said was creating much excitement in Virginia , and was put forward by the op ...
... never to be revived . † A report had gone abroad , that the Vice - President never appeared publicly except with a coach and six horses , which Dr. Stuart said was creating much excitement in Virginia , and was put forward by the op ...
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... never again brought forward in that House . The committee of the Senate reported , however , that it was proper to style the President , His Highness the President of the United States of America , and Protector of their Liberties . In ...
... never again brought forward in that House . The committee of the Senate reported , however , that it was proper to style the President , His Highness the President of the United States of America , and Protector of their Liberties . In ...
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... never afterwards revived . While the subject was thus solemnly treated by Congress , it caused much excitement throughout the country . It was discussed in the ga- zettes , but the advocates of titles found few supporters . By these it ...
... never afterwards revived . While the subject was thus solemnly treated by Congress , it caused much excitement throughout the country . It was discussed in the ga- zettes , but the advocates of titles found few supporters . By these it ...
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Стр. 461 - About ten o'clock I bade adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic felicity ; and with a mind oppressed with more anxious and painful sensations than I have words to express, set out for New York with the best disposition to render service to my country in obedience to its call, but with less hope of answering its expectations.
Стр. 104 - ... whom the Marquis has conveyed this early trophy of the spoils of despotism, and the first ripe fruits of American principles transplanted into Europe, to his great master and patron. When he mentioned to me the present he intended you, my heart leaped with joy.
Стр. 85 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide rules and regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Стр. 519 - His system flowed from principles adverse to liberty, and was calculated to undermine and demolish the republic, by creating an influence of his department over the members of the legislature.
Стр. 516 - I know that I have been an object of uniform opposition from Mr. Jefferson, from the moment of his coming to the city of New York to enter upon his present office. I know from the most authentic sources that I have been the frequent subject of the most unkind whispers and insinuations from the same quarter. I have long seen a formed party in the legislature, under his auspices, bent upon my subversion. I can not doubt, from the evidence I possess, that the National Gazette...
Стр. 523 - I never did by myself or any other, directly or indirectly, write, dictate or procure any one sentence or sentiment to be inserted in his, or any other gazette, to which my name was not affixed or that of my office.
Стр. 33 - For my own personal ease, I should have died two years ago ; but, though those years have been spent in excruciating pain, I am pleased that I have lived them, since they have brought me to see our present situation.
Стр. 100 - I can truly say, I had rather be at Mount Vernon, with a friend or two about me, than to be attended at the seat of government by the officers of state and the representatives of every power in Europe.
Стр. 505 - I felt all the magnitude of the event, I was in a considerable degree silent. I knew that, to such a mind as yours, persuasion was idle and impertinent; that before forming...
Стр. 33 - If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved for philanthropy, can gratify the human mind, you must have the pleasing consolation to know, that you have not lived in vain. And I flatter myself that it will not be ranked among the least grateful occurrences of your life to be assured, that, so long as I retain my memory, you will be recollected with respect, veneration, and affection by your sincere friend,