Memoirs of Andrew Sherburne: A Pensioner of the Navy of the Revolution, Written by HimselfH. H. Brown, 1831 - 312 pages |
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... land and naval force , took possession of Boston , which has been termed the " cradle of American indepen- dence . " The seizure of Boston exasperated the feel- ings of the colonists in every section of our country . I distinctly ...
... land and naval force , took possession of Boston , which has been termed the " cradle of American indepen- dence . " The seizure of Boston exasperated the feel- ings of the colonists in every section of our country . I distinctly ...
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... land , and the wind increased to such a degree that orders were given to reef the topsails . It was the business of boys , with the assistance of marines , to reef the mizzen topsail . He who is first aloft goes on the weather yard- arm ...
... land , and the wind increased to such a degree that orders were given to reef the topsails . It was the business of boys , with the assistance of marines , to reef the mizzen topsail . He who is first aloft goes on the weather yard- arm ...
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... land being in sight to windward , the en- emy gave us chase . We beat up to Charleston Bar , came to anchor , and waited a little while for the tide to rise , and then ran in and came to anchor under fort Sul- livan . The British lay ...
... land being in sight to windward , the en- emy gave us chase . We beat up to Charleston Bar , came to anchor , and waited a little while for the tide to rise , and then ran in and came to anchor under fort Sul- livan . The British lay ...
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... land , I should proba- bly get some assistance in my journey along . The dis- tance to Portsmouth was about 60 miles . The day after my master's death , by Mr. Cox's direc- tion , I placed his clothing , & c . in his chest , locked it ...
... land , I should proba- bly get some assistance in my journey along . The dis- tance to Portsmouth was about 60 miles . The day after my master's death , by Mr. Cox's direc- tion , I placed his clothing , & c . in his chest , locked it ...
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... land directly ahead of us ; it proved to be a small island , and it seemed impossible for us to avoid running right on it , and in that case we must have been dashed to pieces at the first blow . It now seemed as if our fate was sealed ...
... land directly ahead of us ; it proved to be a small island , and it seemed impossible for us to avoid running right on it , and in that case we must have been dashed to pieces at the first blow . It now seemed as if our fate was sealed ...
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Page ii - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Page 312 - Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Page 243 - Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men ! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
Page 171 - Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Page 312 - And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. So is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Page 312 - If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Page 147 - And Jesus said. For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
Page 163 - I waited patiently for the LORD ; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay ; And he set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Page 312 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone...
Page 161 - ... Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes ! 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day ; Here we may sit, and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. 3 One day, amidst the place Where my dear God hath been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin.