George Clinton : Some of His Colonial, Revolutionary And Post-Revolutionary Services
The book George Clinton : Some of His Colonial, Revolutionary And Post-Revolutionary Services was written by author Prime, Ralph E., (Ralph Earl), 1840-1920 Here you can read free online of George Clinton : Some of His Colonial, Revolutionary And Post-Revolutionary Services book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is George Clinton : Some of His Colonial, Revolutionary And Post-Revolutionary Services a good or bad book?
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There were those who as- pired even to the place that Washington occupied, and bitter and libelous things were both written and said of him. But how su- preme was Washington above them all. We stand in admiration of his colossal figure, and his incomparable character, despite of all libels and enmities and ambitions of others. Secure in his place of command, and in the confidence and affection of his countrymen, which he was never by any mistake or misfortune to lose. How truly after his death,... more than twenty years later, was it said of him by the great John Marshall in the Halls of Congress, " First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow-citizens. "1 I. Speech of John Marshall in the House of Representatives, and resolu tion moved by him adopted by the House December iq, lyqq " Mr. Speaker The melancholy event which was yesterday announced with doubt, has been rendered but too certain. Our Washington is no more ! The hero, the patriot. i8 George Clinton And how his death brouj^ht from the lips even of Jefferson^ the words, "Washington's fame will go on increasing until the brightest constellation in yonder heavens shall be called by his and the sage of America ; the man on whom in times of danger every eye was turned, and all hopes were placed, lives now only in his great actions, and in the hearts of an affectionate and afflicted people.
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