Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Том 4R.W. Pomeroy, 1822 |
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... never regretted . This anecdote affords an example of that practical patri- otism which tests the sincerity of the heart . The disinterestedness of his conduct was also ap- parent in the settlement of his affairs , previous to his ...
... never regretted . This anecdote affords an example of that practical patri- otism which tests the sincerity of the heart . The disinterestedness of his conduct was also ap- parent in the settlement of his affairs , previous to his ...
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... never descended from the dignity of his station . Few men , possessing all the facilities of educa- tion , have attained a greater share of civil honours than the self - taught Huntington . Deserting the cul- tivation of the soil , in ...
... never descended from the dignity of his station . Few men , possessing all the facilities of educa- tion , have attained a greater share of civil honours than the self - taught Huntington . Deserting the cul- tivation of the soil , in ...
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... never solicited preferment , and would have remained in the private walks of life , had not a sense of duty , and the voice of his coun- try , called him into public usefulness . He never sought popularity , and the large portion of it ...
... never solicited preferment , and would have remained in the private walks of life , had not a sense of duty , and the voice of his coun- try , called him into public usefulness . He never sought popularity , and the large portion of it ...
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