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The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 (of 5)

CHAPTER IV
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The republic of Holland; may she again give birth to a Van Tromp and De Ruyter, who shall make the satellites of George tremble at their approach, and seek their safety in flight.
9th.

The republic of Holland; may that fortitude which sustained her in the dire conflict with Philip II.

and the success that crowned her struggles, be multiplied upon her, in the hour of her regeneration.
10th.

The republic of Holland; may that government which they are about establishing have neither the balances of aristocracy, nor the checks of monarchy.
11th.

The republic of America; may the sentiment that impelled her to resist a British tyrant's will, and the energy which rendered it effectual, prompt her to repel usurpation in whatever shape it may assail her.
12th.


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