Our Whole Country: Or, the Past and Present of the United States, Historical and Descriptive, Volume 1G. F. Tuttle & Henry M'Cauley, 1861 |
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Page 72
... creek that runs through the town . The British several times at- tempted to pass the bridge over the creek , but they were compelled to fall back out of the reach of the American guns . The two armies retained their positions on each ...
... creek that runs through the town . The British several times at- tempted to pass the bridge over the creek , but they were compelled to fall back out of the reach of the American guns . The two armies retained their positions on each ...
Page 74
... Creek , in which the American forces , after a brave resistance , were obliged to yield to superior numbers and discipline , with the loss of about twelve hun- dred men . In this action , the Marquis de La Fayette , a French , and Count ...
... Creek , in which the American forces , after a brave resistance , were obliged to yield to superior numbers and discipline , with the loss of about twelve hun- dred men . In this action , the Marquis de La Fayette , a French , and Count ...
Page 113
... Creeks and Cherokees , occasioned considerable anxiety . After several attempts on the part of Georgia to obtain the possession of the Creek territory , in accordance with treaties made with portions of the tribe , the national ...
... Creeks and Cherokees , occasioned considerable anxiety . After several attempts on the part of Georgia to obtain the possession of the Creek territory , in accordance with treaties made with portions of the tribe , the national ...
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... Creek , then called Mead's Falls . The first Congregational Church was organized in the west parish , in 1773. Rev. Benajah Root , the first minister , was succeeded by Rev. Lemuel Haynes , who was pastor here from 1788 to 1818. Mr ...
... Creek , then called Mead's Falls . The first Congregational Church was organized in the west parish , in 1773. Rev. Benajah Root , the first minister , was succeeded by Rev. Lemuel Haynes , who was pastor here from 1788 to 1818. Mr ...
Page 222
... Creek . It contains a court house , five churches , Mid- dlebury College , several extensive manufactories , and ... Creek , seven miles from Lake Champlain . Otter Creek , at this place , is 500 feet wide , and at the falls is separated ...
... Creek . It contains a court house , five churches , Mid- dlebury College , several extensive manufactories , and ... Creek , seven miles from Lake Champlain . Otter Creek , at this place , is 500 feet wide , and at the falls is separated ...
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