The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... present at an Indian war - dance , and had his first in- terview with a race , on whose condition in peace and war he was to have a wider influence than any other man . Having received a commission , or appointment , as a public ...
... present at an Indian war - dance , and had his first in- terview with a race , on whose condition in peace and war he was to have a wider influence than any other man . Having received a commission , or appointment , as a public ...
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... presents of powder , lead , and guns for the Indians , instructed to ascertain their temper , pen- etrate their designs , and above all to trace out the artifices and movements of the French . This messenger , either intimidated or ...
... presents of powder , lead , and guns for the Indians , instructed to ascertain their temper , pen- etrate their designs , and above all to trace out the artifices and movements of the French . This messenger , either intimidated or ...
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... presents and a good deal of management , to retain their friendship . These tribes pretended , that at some remote period they had conquered all the region west of the mountains , as far as the Mis- sissippi River . On the strength of ...
... presents and a good deal of management , to retain their friendship . These tribes pretended , that at some remote period they had conquered all the region west of the mountains , as far as the Mis- sissippi River . On the strength of ...
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... present his credentials and a letter from the governor of Virginia to the commandant , and in the name of his Britannic Majesty to demand an answer . He was furthermore to inquire diligently , and by cautious means , into the number of ...
... present his credentials and a letter from the governor of Virginia to the commandant , and in the name of his Britannic Majesty to demand an answer . He was furthermore to inquire diligently , and by cautious means , into the number of ...
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... presents given , and others promised . The Half- King was a man of consequence , whose friendship was not to be lost , if it could possibly be retained . He persisted in his reserve , however , and now offered a second time to the ...
... presents given , and others promised . The Half- King was a man of consequence , whose friendship was not to be lost , if it could possibly be retained . He persisted in his reserve , however , and now offered a second time to the ...
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