Around the World with General Grant: A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant, Ex-president of the United States, to Various Countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878, 1879. To which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History, Part 1American News Company, 1879 - 256 pages |
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... feelings renewed between all sections , " I am , dear sir , truly yours , " U. S. GRANT . " 66 On board the Magenta " luncheon was served , General Grant occupying the head of the table . The first toast of the occasion , offered by ...
... feelings renewed between all sections , " I am , dear sir , truly yours , " U. S. GRANT . " 66 On board the Magenta " luncheon was served , General Grant occupying the head of the table . The first toast of the occasion , offered by ...
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... feelings of Philadelphia as I extend to you my hand , that I give to you the hands and the hearts of all Philadelphia " ( cheers ) , " and as we part with you now , it is the hope of Philadelphia that God will bless you with a safe ...
... feelings of Philadelphia as I extend to you my hand , that I give to you the hands and the hearts of all Philadelphia " ( cheers ) , " and as we part with you now , it is the hope of Philadelphia that God will bless you with a safe ...
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... feelings called forth by the receptions which have been accorded me since my arrival in England . In Liverpool ... feeling it , and it is impossible for me to give ex- pression to the sentiments which have been evoked by it . I had ...
... feelings called forth by the receptions which have been accorded me since my arrival in England . In Liverpool ... feeling it , and it is impossible for me to give ex- pression to the sentiments which have been evoked by it . I had ...
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... feeling of friendship toward Manchester distinct and separate from that which my countrymen also feel , and I trust always will feel , toward every part of England . I therefore accept on the part of my country , the compli- ments which ...
... feeling of friendship toward Manchester distinct and separate from that which my countrymen also feel , and I trust always will feel , toward every part of England . I therefore accept on the part of my country , the compli- ments which ...
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... feelings of regard , we should find them , on the one hand , in the very hospitable and enthusiastic reception accorded to the Heir Apparent to the British throne , and subsequently to H. R. H. Prince Ar- thur , when , during your ...
... feelings of regard , we should find them , on the one hand , in the very hospitable and enthusiastic reception accorded to the Heir Apparent to the British throne , and subsequently to H. R. H. Prince Ar- thur , when , during your ...
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