Memoirs of Andrew Sherburne: A Pensioner of the Navy of the RevolutionH.H. Brown, 1831 - 312 pages |
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... tion , diffidence of his own abilities to write , and in a word his poverty and shattered con- stitution , rendered the thought so appalling , that he shrank from the task . It was never- theless his intention ( if he could find time ...
... tion , diffidence of his own abilities to write , and in a word his poverty and shattered con- stitution , rendered the thought so appalling , that he shrank from the task . It was never- theless his intention ( if he could find time ...
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... tion , and procured for him many affectionate and warm - hearted friends among strangers . Those gratuitous tokens and expressions . of friendship , together with the sympathies exhibited , have gone far to revive his droop- ing spirits ...
... tion , and procured for him many affectionate and warm - hearted friends among strangers . Those gratuitous tokens and expressions . of friendship , together with the sympathies exhibited , have gone far to revive his droop- ing spirits ...
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... tion ? " 1 The following editorial notice of the above named work , is from the Utica Intelligencer of 7th October , 1828 , by E. S. Ely , Esq . " We have been much pleased in the perusal of a part of the volume with the above title ...
... tion ? " 1 The following editorial notice of the above named work , is from the Utica Intelligencer of 7th October , 1828 , by E. S. Ely , Esq . " We have been much pleased in the perusal of a part of the volume with the above title ...
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... tion were employed in the business . Men were not wanting who would hazard themselves in vessels of twen- ty tons or less , manned by ten or fifteen hands . Placing much dependence on the protection of my uncles , I was much elated with ...
... tion were employed in the business . Men were not wanting who would hazard themselves in vessels of twen- ty tons or less , manned by ten or fifteen hands . Placing much dependence on the protection of my uncles , I was much elated with ...
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... tion , I placed his clothing , & c . in his chest , locked it and took the key to carry to Mrs. Powers . Mr. Cox gave me five or six paper dollars , and his best counsel and wishes . The tears flowed plentifully from Mrs. Cox's eyes ...
... tion , I placed his clothing , & c . in his chest , locked it and took the key to carry to Mrs. Powers . Mr. Cox gave me five or six paper dollars , and his best counsel and wishes . The tears flowed plentifully from Mrs. Cox's eyes ...
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