The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v.3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v.4) July, 1776-July, 1777. (v.5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v.6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v.7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v.8) April, 1781-December, 1783American stationers' Company, 1834 |
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... Stony Point , which lies on the west side of the Hudson at the landing at King's Ferry , against a small detached work at Verplanck's Point , on the east side , and kept up a constant fire upon it , in conjunction with their ships ...
... Stony Point , which lies on the west side of the Hudson at the landing at King's Ferry , against a small detached work at Verplanck's Point , on the east side , and kept up a constant fire upon it , in conjunction with their ships ...
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... Stony Point , which , from its peninsular and commanding form , is naturally strong , and which , from the narrowness of the neck , that con- nects it to the main land , may be insulated and main- tained without any very great ...
... Stony Point , which , from its peninsular and commanding form , is naturally strong , and which , from the narrowness of the neck , that con- nects it to the main land , may be insulated and main- tained without any very great ...
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... Point , and another of about one thousand men on Stony Point . They continue fortifying , and no doubt mean to keep pos- session of those posts . The natural strength of the ground , with very little help of art , will make them in ...
... Point , and another of about one thousand men on Stony Point . They continue fortifying , and no doubt mean to keep pos- session of those posts . The natural strength of the ground , with very little help of art , will make them in ...
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... Point and Stony Point . They are for- tifying and seem determined to keep possession . It is judicious on their part , and will be productive of * From General Gates's Letter .— " As it will be too late for any of the army with your ...
... Point and Stony Point . They are for- tifying and seem determined to keep possession . It is judicious on their part , and will be productive of * From General Gates's Letter .— " As it will be too late for any of the army with your ...
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... Stony Point , or , if admittance is not to be gained , to obtain the best knowledge of them he can , so as to describe the par- ticular kind of works , the precise spots on which they stand , and the strength of the garrison . If you ...
... Stony Point , or , if admittance is not to be gained , to obtain the best knowledge of them he can , so as to describe the par- ticular kind of works , the precise spots on which they stand , and the strength of the garrison . If you ...
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