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, 1799American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1836 |
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... French language , but Lawrence had better apply himself for the present to his arithmetic , writing , and composition . As you have failed in your endeavours to obtain a mathematical instructor , it is not probable that any success ...
... French language , but Lawrence had better apply himself for the present to his arithmetic , writing , and composition . As you have failed in your endeavours to obtain a mathematical instructor , it is not probable that any success ...
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... French constitution is indeed one of the most wonderful events in the history of mankind , and the agency of the Marquis de Lafayette in a high degree honorable to his character . My great- est fear has been , that the nation would not ...
... French constitution is indeed one of the most wonderful events in the history of mankind , and the agency of the Marquis de Lafayette in a high degree honorable to his character . My great- est fear has been , that the nation would not ...
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... French have effectually secured themselves from the return of aristocracy in their government , by confining the legislature to one equal assembly , and com- mitting the office of approving laws to the King and the people . May not your ...
... French have effectually secured themselves from the return of aristocracy in their government , by confining the legislature to one equal assembly , and com- mitting the office of approving laws to the King and the people . May not your ...
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... French trans- lation of Coxe's Memoirs of the Kings of Spain of the House of Bour- bon , and contains , besides the above Memoir by Count d'Aranda , sev- eral important additions , particularly in regard to the policy and conduct of ...
... French trans- lation of Coxe's Memoirs of the Kings of Spain of the House of Bour- bon , and contains , besides the above Memoir by Count d'Aranda , sev- eral important additions , particularly in regard to the policy and conduct of ...
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... French nation . So far removed as I am from that great theatre of political action , and so little acquainted with many of the minute circumstances , which may induce important decisions , it would be imprudent for me to hazard opinions ...
... French nation . So far removed as I am from that great theatre of political action , and so little acquainted with many of the minute circumstances , which may induce important decisions , it would be imprudent for me to hazard opinions ...
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