An Essay on the Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War; and the First President of the United StatesThomas & Sturtevant, Sold by Thomas and Andrews, 1807 - 552 pages |
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... The French might approach by water car- riage , within five miles of their present encampment ; pass them by a different route and starve and then them into a surrender , or fight them with a 8 [ 1754 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... The French might approach by water car- riage , within five miles of their present encampment ; pass them by a different route and starve and then them into a surrender , or fight them with a 8 [ 1754 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... present campaign . Early in July the Virginia forces were moved to Cumberland , and through the month employed in opening a road from that place to Raystown . Fly- ing parties of the enemy greatly annoying them in their business , it ...
... present campaign . Early in July the Virginia forces were moved to Cumberland , and through the month employed in opening a road from that place to Raystown . Fly- ing parties of the enemy greatly annoying them in their business , it ...
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... present season , would be to gain the height of land , there erect fortifications , and wait the return of spring . This delay must be attended with ruinous consequences to the colonies , which had exerted themselves beyond their ...
... present season , would be to gain the height of land , there erect fortifications , and wait the return of spring . This delay must be attended with ruinous consequences to the colonies , which had exerted themselves beyond their ...
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... present posi- tion , or of taking one in their rear more compact . The council with unanimity advised to remain in ́ their present lines . The reasons in support of this opinion were , the immediate effect which a retro- grade movement ...
... present posi- tion , or of taking one in their rear more compact . The council with unanimity advised to remain in ́ their present lines . The reasons in support of this opinion were , the immediate effect which a retro- grade movement ...
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... present , at least , the attempt ought not be made . " To con- tinue the blockade , and to strengthen their lines , was all that remained in their power . Although the Commander in Chief acquiesced in the decision of the Council , yet ...
... present , at least , the attempt ought not be made . " To con- tinue the blockade , and to strengthen their lines , was all that remained in their power . Although the Commander in Chief acquiesced in the decision of the Council , yet ...
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