 | George Washington - United States - 1795 - 382 pages
...Congrefs therefore fhould refolve upon the deftruction of it, the refolution fhould be a profound fecret, as the knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. — I have the honor to be, &c. GW SIR, New-Terk, September 4, 1776. SINCE I had 'the honor of addreffing... | |
 | George Washington - United States - 1795 - 392 pages
...Congrefs therefore fhould refolve upon the deftruction of it, the refolution fhould be a profound fecret, as the knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans."— I have the honor to be, &c. GW SIR, New-Tort, September 4, i776. SINCE I had the honor of addreffing... | |
 | Paul Allen - United States - 1822 - 620 pages
...it will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to possess it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...of it will make a capital change in their plans." The situation of the American General must have been desperate indeed, to have authorized such a thought... | |
 | Paul Allen - United States - 1822 - 624 pages
...little time for deliberation. At present, 1 dare say the enemy mean to possess it, if they can. Jf Congress, therefore, should resolve upon the destruction...of it will make a capital change in their plans." The situation of the American CJeneral must have been desperate indeed, to have authorized such a thought... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 588 pages
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1834 - 590 pages
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - United States - 1839 - 588 pages
...but will admit of but little tune for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. September 4th. — Our affairs have not undergone a change for the better, nor assumed a more agreeable... | |
 | Thaddeus Allen - United States - 1847 - 574 pages
...; but will admit of little time for deliberation. At present I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it, if they can. If Congress, therefore, should resolve...knowledge of it will make a capital change in their plans. ' I have the honor to be, &c.' Lond. ed. vol. ip 244. Wash. Writ. Sparks, vol. iv. p. 72. IN CONGRESS.... | |
 | William Bradford Reed - United States - 1847 - 460 pages
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it if they can. If Congress therefore should resolve...of it, the resolution should be a profound secret." On the 2d September the following resolution was adopted by Congress, and the project was relinquished,... | |
 | William Bradford Reed - United States - 1847 - 466 pages
...but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean to preserve it if they can. If Congress therefore should resolve...upon the destruction of it, the resolution should bo a profound secret." On the 2d September the following resolution was adopted by Congress, and the... | |
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... for the enemy ? They would derive great conveniences from it, on the one hand, and much property would be destroyed on the other. It is an important question, but will admit of but little time for deliberation. At present, I dare say the enemy mean... 
