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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... parties . The frequency of them is the source of jealousy and of disunion . We have many , very many , deserving officers , who are not opposed to merit wheresoever it is found , nor insen- sible to the advantages derived from a long ...
... parties . The frequency of them is the source of jealousy and of disunion . We have many , very many , deserving officers , who are not opposed to merit wheresoever it is found , nor insen- sible to the advantages derived from a long ...
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... party at the beginning is now reduced to the use of the spade and pickaxe for defence . The hand of Providence has been so con- spicuous in all this , that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith , and more than wicked , that ...
... party at the beginning is now reduced to the use of the spade and pickaxe for defence . The hand of Providence has been so con- spicuous in all this , that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith , and more than wicked , that ...
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... parties ; and I hope that these checks , though small , and the appearance of a force upon the frontier , will give spirit to our friends , discourage the disaffected , and establish the confidence and friendship of those , who have ...
... parties ; and I hope that these checks , though small , and the appearance of a force upon the frontier , will give spirit to our friends , discourage the disaffected , and establish the confidence and friendship of those , who have ...
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... parties , and re- sumed their first bounds behind Hackinsac River , at the Liberty - Pole and Newbridge . That part of Baylor's regiment , which escaped , came off in the first instance , and were afterwards brought off , in so ...
... parties , and re- sumed their first bounds behind Hackinsac River , at the Liberty - Pole and Newbridge . That part of Baylor's regiment , which escaped , came off in the first instance , and were afterwards brought off , in so ...
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... party of infantry and horse comprehending Major Lee's corps , surprised about a hundred Yagers below Tarrytown , killed ten on the spot , and took a lieutenant and eighteen men prisoners . The roughness of the country facilitated the ...
... party of infantry and horse comprehending Major Lee's corps , surprised about a hundred Yagers below Tarrytown , killed ten on the spot , and took a lieutenant and eighteen men prisoners . The roughness of the country facilitated the ...
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