A Legacy of Historical Gleanings, Volum 1J. Munsell, 1875 |
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Side 6 - Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there ; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced through their heads.
Side 93 - doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And I do Strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his Command, to be obedient to his Orders as LIEUTENANT. And he is to observe and Follow such Orders and Directions from time to time, as he shall receive from
Side 156 - Esquire Governor of our said State General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia and Admiral of the Navy of the same by and with the advice and consent of our said Council of Appointment, at our City of Albany the
Side 335 - This monument is •erected by the order of congress, 25th Jan., 1776, to transmit to posterity a grateful remembrance of the patriotism, conduct, enterprise, and perseverance, of MAJ. GEN. RICHARD MONTGOMERY, who after a series of successes amid the most discouraging difficulties, fell in the attack on QUEBEC, 31st Dec., 1775 aged 37
Side 93 - and Discipline of War. This Commission to continue in Force during the Pleasure of the President of the United States for the Time being. GIVEN under my Hand, at Philadelphia this
Side 316 - Thy spirit, Independence, let me share, Lord of the Lion's heart, and Eagle eye, Thy steps I follow, with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.
Side 129 - The tea was served out of a majestic delft tea-pot, ornamented with paintings of fat little Dutch shepherds and shepherdesses tending pigs, with boats sailing in the air, and houses built in the clouds.
Side 150 - of America, the man on whom in times of danger every eye was turned, and all hopes were placed, lives now only in his own great actions, and in the hearts of an affectionate and afflicted people.
Side 53 - Sir : I send you by one of my runners, the child which he will deliver, that you may know that whatever others may do, I do not make war upon women and children. I am sorry to say that I have those engaged with me in the service, who are more savage than the savages themselves.
Side 156 - in pursuance of the trust reposed in you and for so doing this shall be your Commission, for and during our good pleasure to be signified by our Council of Appointment. IN TESTIMONY whereof, We have caused our Seal for Military Commissions to be hereunto affixed. Witness our trusty & well