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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... object of their attack . On this occasion the Com- mander in Chief addressed letters to the Executives of the New - England states , and of New - Jersey , ear- nestly calling upon them to fill up their battalions , and to furnish their ...
... object of their attack . On this occasion the Com- mander in Chief addressed letters to the Executives of the New - England states , and of New - Jersey , ear- nestly calling upon them to fill up their battalions , and to furnish their ...
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... object of the Americans concealed , by preparations for an encamp- ment in New - Jersey opposite to Staten Island , by the rout of the American army , and other appearances in- dicating an intention to besiege New - York ; and the ...
... object of the Americans concealed , by preparations for an encamp- ment in New - Jersey opposite to Staten Island , by the rout of the American army , and other appearances in- dicating an intention to besiege New - York ; and the ...
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... objects . But the Count declined , de- claring that the service of his King demanded his immediate return to the West Indies . Orders were of course issued for the disposition of VOL . II . 3 the allied armies for the approaching winter ...
... objects . But the Count declined , de- claring that the service of his King demanded his immediate return to the West Indies . Orders were of course issued for the disposition of VOL . II . 3 the allied armies for the approaching winter ...
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... object in view , he has long shared in your toils and mingled in your dangers . He has felt the cold hand of poverty without a mur- mur , and has seen the insolence of wealth without a sigh - but , too much under the direction of his ...
... object in view , he has long shared in your toils and mingled in your dangers . He has felt the cold hand of poverty without a mur- mur , and has seen the insolence of wealth without a sigh - but , too much under the direction of his ...
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... object for which we set out is at length brought within our reach -yes , my friends , that suffering courage of yours was active once - it has conducted the United States of America through a doubtful and a bloody war . It has placed ...
... object for which we set out is at length brought within our reach -yes , my friends , that suffering courage of yours was active once - it has conducted the United States of America through a doubtful and a bloody war . It has placed ...
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