My Story: Being the Memoirs of Benedict Arnold: Late Major-General in the Continental Army and Brigadier-General in that of His Britannic MajestyCharles Scribner's Sons, 1917 - 622 Seiten |
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Seite 515 - Our profession is the chastest of all . even the shadow of a fault tarnishes the lustre of our finest achievements.
Seite 553 - This will be delivered to you by Mr. Smith, who will conduct you to a place of safety. Neither Mr. Smith nor any other person shall be made acquainted with your proposals ; if they (which I doubt not) are of such a nature that I can officially take notice of them, I shall do it with pleasure. I take it for granted Colonel Robinson will not propose anything that is not for the interest of the United States as well as of himself.
Seite 586 - All the sweetness of beauty, all the loveliness of innocence, all the tenderness of a wife, and all the fondness of a mother showed themselves in her appearance and conduct.
Seite 191 - For more than half a century of his life they seemed to absorb his whole thoughts. His intrigues were without number ; his conduct most licentious ; the sacred bonds of friendship were unhesitatingly violated when they operated as barriers to the indulgence of hi?
Seite 103 - I am, therefore," writes he to Schuyler, "much alarmed for Arnold, whose expedition was built upon yours, and who will infallibly perish, if the invasion and entry into Canada are abandoned by your successor. I hope by this time the penetration into Canada by your army is effected ; but if it is not, and there...
Seite 577 - Nathan Palmer, a lieutenant in your King's service, was taken in my camp as a Spy — he was tried as a Spy — he was condemned as a Spy — and you may rest assured, Sir, he shall be hanged as a Spy." " I have the honour to be, &c. "ISRAEL PUTNAM. rt His Excellency Governor TRYON.
Seite 566 - I know you young men are all in love with Mrs. Arnold, and wish to get where she is as soon as possible. You may go and take your breakfast with her, and tell her not to wait for me. I must ride down and examine the redoubts on this side of the river, and will be there in a short time.
Seite 242 - I am anxious to know whether General Arnold's nonpromotion was owing to accident or design ; and the cause of it. Surely a more active, a more spirited, and sensible officer, fills no department in your army. Not seeing him, then, in the list of major-generals, and no mention made of him, has given me uneasiness; as it is not to be presumed, being the oldest brigadier, that he will continue in service under such a slight.
Seite 27 - To all friends of American liberty be it known that this Morning before break of day, a brigade consisting of about 1000 or 1200 men landed at Phip's farm at Cambridge, and marched to Lexington, where they found a company of our colony militia in arms, upon whom they fired without any provocation, and killed six men and wounded four others.
Seite 160 - It is not in the power of any man to command success, but you have done more, you have deserved it ; and before this time (Dec.