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... Justice Story for the lively interest he has manifested in my labors , and for the benefit I have often 3 CONTENTS OF THE TWELVE VOLUMES . VOLUME I. LIFE PREFACE . xi Proposed Enterprise against Canada under the Marquis Lafayette 530.
... Justice Story for the lively interest he has manifested in my labors , and for the benefit I have often 3 CONTENTS OF THE TWELVE VOLUMES . VOLUME I. LIFE PREFACE . xi Proposed Enterprise against Canada under the Marquis Lafayette 530.
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... interest a substantial benefit . During these three years his home was with his brother at Mount Vernon , as being nearer the scene of his la- bors than his mother's residence ; but he often visit- ed her , and assisted in the ...
... interest a substantial benefit . During these three years his home was with his brother at Mount Vernon , as being nearer the scene of his la- bors than his mother's residence ; but he often visit- ed her , and assisted in the ...
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... interest of considerable magnitude per- taining to himself . The estate at Mount Vernon was bequeathed to the surviving daughter ; and , in case of her demise without issue , this estate and other lands were to descend to George , with ...
... interest of considerable magnitude per- taining to himself . The estate at Mount Vernon was bequeathed to the surviving daughter ; and , in case of her demise without issue , this estate and other lands were to descend to George , with ...
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... interest , but of too wide a compass to be discussed in this place . What right had England or France to the territory in dispute ? Although each party set up many preten- sions , it would be difficult in reviewing them to strike the ...
... interest , but of too wide a compass to be discussed in this place . What right had England or France to the territory in dispute ? Although each party set up many preten- sions , it would be difficult in reviewing them to strike the ...
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... interests to suffer it to ripen . " In this way he concealed his uneasiness , and tranquillized the minds of his officers , although he felt the wrongs they suffered , and approved the spirit that would not tamely submit to them . As to ...
... interests to suffer it to ripen . " In this way he concealed his uneasiness , and tranquillized the minds of his officers , although he felt the wrongs they suffered , and approved the spirit that would not tamely submit to them . As to ...
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