Download or read book George Washington as Man of Letters written by James Hosmer Penniman and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book George Washington as Man of Letters Classic Reprint written by James Hosmer Penniman and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-30 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from George Washington as Man of Letters George Washington had an extraordinary respect for higher education, and was always inclined to overestimate what he considered his own deficiencies in this regard; but, though he never went to college, Washington's education was so comprehensive that Patrick Henry said of the First Continental Congress, "If you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on the floor." The delegates who attended this Congress were the ablest body of men who up to that time had met in America; among them were John and Samuel Adams, Roger Sherman, John Jay, Richard Henry Lee and Patrick Henry. It was of this Congress that Chatham said in his speech in the House of Lords, January 20, 1775, "For myself, I must declare and avow that in all my reading and observation - and history has been my favorite study - I have read Thucydides, and have studied and admired the master States of the world - that for solidity of reasoning, force of sagacity, and wisdom of conclusion, under such a complication of difficult circumstances, no nation or body of men can stand in preference to the general Congress at Philadelphia." Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, who speaks with authority about Washington, says "of all the fiction and of all the calumnies about this man, the most singularly without foundation is the belief early held by many that he was uneducated." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book George Washington as Man of Letters written by James Hosmer Penninam and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Letters of George Washington to George and James Clinton written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters of George Washington to George and James Clinton: A Collection of Thirty-Five Letters, of Which Twenty-Six Are Unpublished, Together With Washington's War Map of New York and New Jersey We then proceeded to buy from other dealers as many as possible of the letters that we had not bid in at the sale, thus obtaining all excepting five of the entire Clinton series. Of the thirty-five letters now in our possession, items numbered VI, XIX, XXI, XXVII, and XXXV have been entirely published, and items numbered IV, VII, XXIII, and XXXIII mainly published, the interesting postscripts of these four letters remaining unpublished. The Other Twenty-Six Letters Have Never Been Printed, And Form An Unpublished Series Of Historic Revolutionary Manuscripts Such As May Never Be Met With Again. As will be found from the following pages, these letters supply a lost chapter in the story of that event of paramount importance in the history of the world - the American Revolution. It is a chapter written by the chief actor in that great drama. It throws a stronger light than ever upon the many-sided character of George Washington: it shows his caution, coupled with boldness; his unfaltering zeal for the American cause, his bravery and brilliancy, his watchfulness and mastery of detail - in a word it gives a perfect picture of the "Father of his Country." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Letters of George Washington to George and James Clinton written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty five Letters of George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln 1777 1799 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book George Washington as Man of Letters written by James Hosmer Penniman and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book GEORGE WASHINGTON AS MAN OF LE written by James Hosmer 1860-1931 Penniman and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Washington Crawford Letters Being the Correspondence Between George Washington and William Crawford from 1767 to 1781 Concerning Western Lands written by Consul Willshire Butterfield and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Letters From George Washington to Tobias Lear written by UNKNOWN. AUTHOR and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letters From George Washington to Tobias Lear: With an Appendix; Containing Miscellaneous Washington Letters and Documents Nothing more than a brief of Tobias Lear has ever been written, though for many years he was a prominent and very useful man in national affairs. He was closely associated with President George Washington, served as his private secretary, was a tutor in his family, and was honored with his particular friendship. Mr. Lear was born in the Lear mansion, on Hunking street, in Portsmouth, N. H., September 19, 1762, and was the son of Captain Tobias Lear, once a shipmaster and later in life a successful farmer. He received a liberal education and was graduated from Harvard in 1783. Immediately after the close of the Revolutionary war, General Washington retired to Mount Vernon in the belief that his public career had closed, and in the fervent hope that he might resume the quiet life of a country gentleman. His correspondence, however, steadily increased and soon became so burdensome that the services of a private secretary were needed. It was also necessary that a tutor be provided for Eleanor Parke Custis and George Washington Parke Custis, grandchildren of Mrs. Washington and children of John Parke Custis, whom Washington had adopted immediately after the death of the father, which occurred soon after the surrender of Cornwallis. Accordingly, late in 1785, Washington wrote to his friend, General Benjamin Lincoln, and asked him to recommend a suitable person. General Lincoln consulted the Rev. Dr. Joseph Willard, president of Harvard college, and the Rev. Dr. Samuel Haven, pastor of the South Parish of Portsmouth, N. H., and recommended Mr. Lear, in a letter dated January 4, 1786, saying: "I have at last found a Mr. Lear, who supports the character of a gentleman and a scholar. He was educated at Cambridge, Mass. Since he left college he has been in Europe, and in different parts of this continent. It is said he is a good master of languages. He reads French, and writes an exceedingly good letter." In his reply, written at Mount Vernon, February 6, 1786, Washington said: "Let me, in the first place, thank you for your kind attention to my inquiries; and in the next, pray you to know precisely from Mr. Lear upon what terms he would come to me. I am not inclined to leave matters of that kind to after discussion or misconception. Whatever agreement is previously made shall be pointedly fulfilled on my part, which will prevent every cause of complaint on his. "Mr. Lear, or any other who may come into my family in the blended characters of preceptor to the children, and as a clerk or private secretary to me, will sit at my table, will live as I live, will mix with the company who resort to the house, and will be treated in every respect with civility and proper attention. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Life of George Washington Classic Reprint written by Jared Sparks and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Life of George Washington It is well known that Mr. Jared Sparks has for many years been occupied in collecting materials, both in Europe and America, for his Life and Writings of Washington. "I have endeavoured," he observes, in his Preface to the former, "to follow closely the order of time, adopting the plan of a personal narrative, and introducing collateral events no farther than was absolutely necessary to give completeness to the design. After the able, accurate, and comprehensive work of Chief Justice Marshall, it would be presumptuous to attempt an historical biography of Washington. Yet it must be kept in mind that much the larger portion of his life was passed on a conspicuous public theatre, and that no account of it can be written which will not assume essentially the air of history. Anecdotes are interwoven and such incidents of a private and personal nature as are known; but it must be confessed that these are more rare than could be desired. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Correspondence of the American Revolution written by Jared Sparks and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-09 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardcover reprint of the original 1853 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Sparks, Jared. Correspondence Of The American Revolution: Being Letters Of Eminent Men To George Washington, From The Time Of His Taking Command Of The Army To The End Of His Presidency, Volume 3. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Sparks, Jared. Correspondence Of The American Revolution: Being Letters Of Eminent Men To George Washington, From The Time Of His Taking Command Of The Army To The End Of His Presidency, Volume 3. Boston: Little, Brown And Company, 1853. Subject: United States History Revolution, 1775-1783
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Download or read book Correspondence of the American Revolution written by Jared Sparks and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correspondence of the American Revolution Being Letters of Eminent Men to George Washington from the Time of His Taking Command of the Army to the End of His Presidency Edited from the Original Manuscripts is a fascinating collection of letters from some of the most important figures of the American Revolution. Edited by Jared Sparks, this book provides a unique perspective on the events and personalities of the time. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution or the development of American politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book An Extraordinary Collection of Washington s Letters Washington Relics Revolutionary Documents and the Rarest Works on American History written by Stanislaus Vincent Henkels and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-13 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Extraordinary Collection of Washington's Letters, Washington Relics, Revolutionary Documents and the Rarest Works on American History: Also Scarce American Portraits, Maps and Views Dated Mount Vernon, Sep. 20, 1785, addressed to Levi Hollingsworth, Esq., Philadelphia, with fine signature, on franked address. Folio, 2 pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
