Memoirs of General La Fayette, Embracing Details of His Public and Private Life, Sketches of the American Revolution, He [!] French Revolution, the Downfall of Bonaparte, and the Restoration of the Bourbons. With Biographical Notices of Individuals who Have Been Distinguished Actors in These EventsBarber and Robinson, 1825 - 455 páginas |
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... directed to the people of England . At the same time , a petition was sent to the king , giving a summary account of the grievances complained of , and containing a humble prayer that . he would cause them to be removed . Letters were ...
... directed to the people of England . At the same time , a petition was sent to the king , giving a summary account of the grievances complained of , and containing a humble prayer that . he would cause them to be removed . Letters were ...
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... . They again rallied , but were again driven back by the incessant and well directed fire of the provincials . With great difficulty the men were again rallied , and a third time led up to the works ; the attack being made LA FAYETTE . 37.
... . They again rallied , but were again driven back by the incessant and well directed fire of the provincials . With great difficulty the men were again rallied , and a third time led up to the works ; the attack being made LA FAYETTE . 37.
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... directed towards Boston ; but his fears for the safety of the town , might perhaps , have been one reason why an attack had not been made . Under these circumstances , Congress authorized Washington , if he thought best , to attack the ...
... directed towards Boston ; but his fears for the safety of the town , might perhaps , have been one reason why an attack had not been made . Under these circumstances , Congress authorized Washington , if he thought best , to attack the ...
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... directed a heavy fire on them , but with very little effect ; while the Americans returned the fire from their battery , and continued to strengthen their works . At this juncture , General Howe became satisfied , that the Americans ...
... directed a heavy fire on them , but with very little effect ; while the Americans returned the fire from their battery , and continued to strengthen their works . At this juncture , General Howe became satisfied , that the Americans ...
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... directed Gen. * Philip Schuyler , a major general in the revolutionary war , received this appointment from Congress , June 19 , 1775. He was directed to proceed immediately from New York to Ticonderoga , to secure the lakes , and to ...
... directed Gen. * Philip Schuyler , a major general in the revolutionary war , received this appointment from Congress , June 19 , 1775. He was directed to proceed immediately from New York to Ticonderoga , to secure the lakes , and to ...
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Página 360 - God save him;' No joyful tongue gave him his welcome home; But dust was thrown upon his sacred head, Which with such gentle sorrow he shook off, His face still combating with tears and smiles, The badges of his grief and patience, That had not God, for some strong purpose, steel'd The hearts of men, they must perforce have melted, And barbarism itself have pitied him.
Página 64 - Britain; and it is necessary that the exercise of every kind of authority under the said crown should be totally suppressed; and all the powers of government exerted under the authority of the people of the colonies...
Página 212 - Call to mind the sentiments which Nature has engraved in the heart of every citizen, and which take a new force when they are solemnly recognized by all: — For a nation to love liberty, it is sufficient that she knows it; and to be free, it is sufficient that she wills it.'* How dry, barren, and obscure, is the source from which Mr Burke labours!
Página 64 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Página 35 - We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated ministers, or resistance by force. The latter is our choice. We. have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery.
Página 6 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 24 - We ask but for peace, liberty, and safety. We wish not a diminution of the prerogative, nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favor. Your royal authority over us, and our connection with Great Britain, we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain.
Página 176 - ... have greatly added to the high opinion entertained by Congress of his merits and military talents : "That he make known to the officers and troops whom he commanded during that period, that the brave and...
Página 112 - ... sincere grief for having done, written, or said any thing disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over ; therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Página 67 - The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises, if happily we are the instruments of saving them from the tyranny meditated against. them. Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a freeman contending for liberty on his own ground, is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.