Life of Washington: A Biography, Personal, Military, and Political, Volume 1Virtue, 1860 - Presidents |
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Page 22
... arms for the defence of their territory . Apprehensive that Virginia might be invaded , the Potomac was guarded , and , as dangers increased , at the solicitation of Governor Calvert was crossed , by Colonel Washington , who took an ...
... arms for the defence of their territory . Apprehensive that Virginia might be invaded , the Potomac was guarded , and , as dangers increased , at the solicitation of Governor Calvert was crossed , by Colonel Washington , who took an ...
Page 43
... in habits of frequent and familiar inter- course . George Washington appears to have been a favorite guest at Belvoir , where , as well as at Mount Vernon , he must sometimes have met the companions in arms of Mr. Fairfax and.
... in habits of frequent and familiar inter- course . George Washington appears to have been a favorite guest at Belvoir , where , as well as at Mount Vernon , he must sometimes have met the companions in arms of Mr. Fairfax and.
Page 61
... arms and equipments , and enforce generally the established regulations for discipline . It is probable that Washington during his career as a surveyor had become acquainted with many gentlemen of standing and in- fluence in the colony ...
... arms and equipments , and enforce generally the established regulations for discipline . It is probable that Washington during his career as a surveyor had become acquainted with many gentlemen of standing and in- fluence in the colony ...
Page 67
... arms for the settlement of their territorial jurisdiction . ence . The English colonists were peaceable farmers and traders , slowly extending their settlements by diligent and continuous cultivation , and , except in New England ...
... arms for the settlement of their territorial jurisdiction . ence . The English colonists were peaceable farmers and traders , slowly extending their settlements by diligent and continuous cultivation , and , except in New England ...
Page 73
... arms ' length . Whoever most regards this request , by them we will stand , and consider them friends . Our brothers the English have heard this , and I now come to tell it to you . " And he gave the belt of wampum . The French ...
... arms ' length . Whoever most regards this request , by them we will stand , and consider them friends . Our brothers the English have heard this , and I now come to tell it to you . " And he gave the belt of wampum . The French ...
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