The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesHenry T. Coates, 1882 - 489 Seiten |
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... body to support the troops in the breastworks , the fugitives communicated to them their panic , and General WASHINGTON , in riding to the scene of action , met his troops retreating in the utmost confusion , disregarding the efforts of ...
... body to support the troops in the breastworks , the fugitives communicated to them their panic , and General WASHINGTON , in riding to the scene of action , met his troops retreating in the utmost confusion , disregarding the efforts of ...
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... body gave notice that on certain day they should resign their commissions , ur less provision was made for their honorable support . The animated representation of the danger of this rash measure to that country in whose service they ...
... body gave notice that on certain day they should resign their commissions , ur less provision was made for their honorable support . The animated representation of the danger of this rash measure to that country in whose service they ...
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... body of American and French troops reached Williamsburg by the 25th of September . At this place the allied forces were joined by a detach- ment of the militia of Virginia , under the command Governor Nelson . Preparations were soon ...
... body of American and French troops reached Williamsburg by the 25th of September . At this place the allied forces were joined by a detach- ment of the militia of Virginia , under the command Governor Nelson . Preparations were soon ...
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