The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War: And the First President of the United States, Band 2T. Bedington, 1831 |
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... necessary support . Congress sent a Committee of their own body to confer with them . They demanded the redress of their grievances as the basis of accommodation . Sir Henry Clinton sent out agents to invite them to his standard ...
... necessary support . Congress sent a Committee of their own body to confer with them . They demanded the redress of their grievances as the basis of accommodation . Sir Henry Clinton sent out agents to invite them to his standard ...
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... necessary impressments of the American army , the chief dependence for this essential article was placed on Pennsylvania . The Legislature of the state was not vigorous in its mea- sures , and a scarcity of flour was apprehended . At ...
... necessary impressments of the American army , the chief dependence for this essential article was placed on Pennsylvania . The Legislature of the state was not vigorous in its mea- sures , and a scarcity of flour was apprehended . At ...
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... necessary to determine absolutely on the plan of operation . The battalions in the army , under the immediate command of General WASHINGTON were not full ; it was known that the garrison at New - York had received a very considerable ...
... necessary to determine absolutely on the plan of operation . The battalions in the army , under the immediate command of General WASHINGTON were not full ; it was known that the garrison at New - York had received a very considerable ...
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... necessary to carry them by storm . To prevent national jealousy , and to keep alive the spirit of emulation , the attack of one was assigned to the American troops , and that of the other to the French . The Marquis La Fayette commanded ...
... necessary to carry them by storm . To prevent national jealousy , and to keep alive the spirit of emulation , the attack of one was assigned to the American troops , and that of the other to the French . The Marquis La Fayette commanded ...
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... necessary measures taken . On the night of the 16th the first embarcation arrived in safety at Gloucester , but at the moment the boats were return- ing , a violent storm arose , which forced them down the river . At day - light the ...
... necessary measures taken . On the night of the 16th the first embarcation arrived in safety at Gloucester , but at the moment the boats were return- ing , a violent storm arose , which forced them down the river . At day - light the ...
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