The Works of Alexander Hamilton: CorrespondenceC. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... thought that such might safely be admitted to enlist in our regiments ( which they are generally inclined to do ) , as a change of company will often make an alteration in their sentiments , in which case a useful number may be ...
... thought that such might safely be admitted to enlist in our regiments ( which they are generally inclined to do ) , as a change of company will often make an alteration in their sentiments , in which case a useful number may be ...
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... thought to you : but if you survive the present troubles , I aver - few men will be as well qualified to write the history of the present glorious struggle . God only knows how it may terminate . But however that may be , it will be a ...
... thought to you : but if you survive the present troubles , I aver - few men will be as well qualified to write the history of the present glorious struggle . God only knows how it may terminate . But however that may be , it will be a ...
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... thought it expedient to march northerly ; and had accordingly reached within fourteen miles of New Windsor , the place where we could cross the North River without danger or interruption . But this new movement of the enemy's fleet ...
... thought it expedient to march northerly ; and had accordingly reached within fourteen miles of New Windsor , the place where we could cross the North River without danger or interruption . But this new movement of the enemy's fleet ...
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... thought it proper to appoint you to that duty , and desire that you will immediately set out for Albany ; at which place , or in the neighborhood , I imagine you will find General Gates . You are so fully acquainted with the principal ...
... thought it proper to appoint you to that duty , and desire that you will immediately set out for Albany ; at which place , or in the neighborhood , I imagine you will find General Gates . You are so fully acquainted with the principal ...
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... thought right , hoping that , at least , the goodness of my intention will excuse the error of my judgment . I was induced to this relaxation the more readily , as I had directed to be sent on , two thousand militia , which were not ex ...
... thought right , hoping that , at least , the goodness of my intention will excuse the error of my judgment . I was induced to this relaxation the more readily , as I had directed to be sent on , two thousand militia , which were not ex ...
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affairs affectionately ALBANY Alexander Hamilton appears appointed army arrival Bank believe brigade cher circulation Clinton Colonel Hamilton command Congress considerable Continental corps Council Count D'Estaing DEAR HAMILTON DEAR SIR dollars doubt endeavor enemy esteem Excellency Excellency's expected favor FAYETTE finances Fishkill France friends funds gentlemen give GOUVERNEUR MORRIS Government HAMILTON TO WASHINGTON happy head quarters honor hope humble servant hundred idea inclosed induced interest LA FAYETTE Laurens Legislature letter Lewistown loan matter measures ment militia millions MORRIS necessary necessity New-York ob't obedient servant object obliged officers opinion paper Peekskill persons Philadelphia PORTAIL POUGHKEEPSIE pounds sterling present proper reason received request respect revenue Rhode Island ROBERT MORRIS SCHUYLER sentiments Sir Henry Clinton situation South Carolina specie suppose taxes thing thousand tion treaty troops WASHINGTON TO HAMILTON West Point whole wish
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Стр. 179 - Tis said he possessed a pretty taste for the fine arts, and had himself attained some proficiency in poetry, music, and painting. His knowledge a-ppeared without ostentation, and embellished by a diffidence that rarely accompanies so many talents and accomplishments : which left you to suppose more than appeared.
Стр. 257 - A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.
Стр. 2 - ... life, though not my character, to exalt my station. I am confident, Ned, that my youth excludes me from any hopes of immediate preferment, nor do I desire it ; but I mean to prepare the way for futurity. I'm no philosopher, you see, and may be justly said to build castles in the air ; my folly makes me ashamed, and beg you'll conceal it ; yet, Neddy, we have seen such schemes successful, when the projector is constant. I shall conclude by saying, I wish there was a war.
Стр. 177 - His request was granted in its full extent, for in the whole progress of the affair, he was treated with the most scrupulous delicacy. When brought before the Board of Officers...
Стр. 178 - He could scarce finish the sentence, bursting into tears in spite of his efforts to suppress them, and with difficulty collected himself enough afterwards to add, "I wish to be permitted to assure him I did not act under this impression, but submitted to a necessity imposed...
Стр. 213 - I have prevailed upon myself not to renounce it; but while, from motives of public utility, I was doing violence to my feelings, I was always determined, if there should ever happen a breach between us, never to consent to an accommodation. I was persuaded that when once that nice barrier which marked the boundaries of what we owed to each other should be thrown down, it might be propped again, but could never be restored.
Стр. 35 - I have the honor to be, with much respect, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, RICHARD OSWALD.
Стр. 212 - That, as a conversation could serve no other purpose than to produce explanations, mutually disagreeable, though I certainly would not refuse an interview if he desired it, yet I would be happy if he would permit me to decline it. 3d. That though determined to leave the family, the same principles...
Стр. 437 - The men, who oppose a strong and energetic government, are in my opinion narrow-minded politicians, or are under the influence of local views. The apprehension expressed by them, that the people will not accede to the form proposed, is the ostensible, not the real cause of opposition.
Стр. 186 - I have tried to persuade her that her fears are ill founded ; but she will not be convinced. She received us in bed, with every circumstance that would interest our Sympathy : and her sufferings were so eloquent, that I wished myself her brother, to have a right to become her defender.