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... Robinson House , having formerly belonged to Washington's early friend , Colonel Beverley Robinson , who had obtained a large part MAJOR ANDRÉ . 113 of the Phillipse estate in this 112 LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
... Robinson House , having formerly belonged to Washington's early friend , Colonel Beverley Robinson , who had obtained a large part MAJOR ANDRÉ . 113 of the Phillipse estate in this 112 LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
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... Robinson House , where André should come in disguise , as a bearer of intelligence , and under the feigned name of John Anderson . André positively objected to entering the American lines ; it was arranged , therefore , that the meeting ...
... Robinson House , where André should come in disguise , as a bearer of intelligence , and under the feigned name of John Anderson . André positively objected to entering the American lines ; it was arranged , therefore , that the meeting ...
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... Robinson House . Lest his expedition should occasion some surmise , he pretended , in a note to Washington , that he had been down the Hudson to arrange signals in case of any movement of the enemy upon the river . New arrangements were ...
... Robinson House . Lest his expedition should occasion some surmise , he pretended , in a note to Washington , that he had been down the Hudson to arrange signals in case of any movement of the enemy upon the river . New arrangements were ...
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... Robinson considered this whole nocturnal proceed . ing full of peril , and ... house , about three or four miles distant , attended by one of Smith's ... house . The road passed through the village.
... Robinson considered this whole nocturnal proceed . ing full of peril , and ... house , about three or four miles distant , attended by one of Smith's ... house . The road passed through the village.
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... house . They had scarcely entered when the booming of cannon was heard from down the river . It gave André ... Robinson House . As the Vulture THE BARGAIN COMPLETED . 123 had shifted her ground , 122 LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
... house . They had scarcely entered when the booming of cannon was heard from down the river . It gave André ... Robinson House . As the Vulture THE BARGAIN COMPLETED . 123 had shifted her ground , 122 LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
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Sida 430 - 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.
Sida 475 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Sida 429 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.
Sida 437 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions, of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars...
Sida 467 - ... country, and his prayers to the God of armies. May ample justice be done them here, and may the choicest of Heaven's favors, both here and hereafter, attend those who, under the Divine auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others. With these wishes, and this benediction, the commander-in-chief is about to retire from service. The curtain of separation will soon be drawn, and the military scene to him will be closed for ever.
Sida 133 - The request I have to make to your Excellency, and I am conscious I address myself well, is, that in any rigor policy may dictate, a decency of conduct towards me may mark, that, though unfortunate, I am branded with nothing dishonorable, as no motive could be mine but the service of my King, and as I was involuntarily an impostor.
Sida 134 - And now I've closed my epic strain, I tremble as I show it, Lest this same warrio-drover, "Wayne, Should ever catch the poet.
Sida 458 - The militia of this country must be considered as the palladium of our security and the first effectual resort in case of hostility. It is essential, therefore, that the same system should pervade the whole ; that the formation and discipline of the militia of the continent should be absolutely uniform, and that the same species of arms, accoutrements, and military apparatus should be introduced in every part of the United States.
Sida 125 - In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
Sida 166 - I pray you to bear me witness that I meet my fate like a brave man.