The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States |
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The offensive measures to be pursued by the allies were suspended upon the
event of the French naval force in America being reinforced . General
WASHINGTON exerted himself to be in the best state of preparation , to embrace
any ...
The offensive measures to be pursued by the allies were suspended upon the
event of the French naval force in America being reinforced . General
WASHINGTON exerted himself to be in the best state of preparation , to embrace
any ...
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... through the whole extent . From this dread the country was delivered . The
surrender of a second royal army , the Americans deemed an event decisive of
the independence of the United States , and which would speedily terminate the
war .
... through the whole extent . From this dread the country was delivered . The
surrender of a second royal army , the Americans deemed an event decisive of
the independence of the United States , and which would speedily terminate the
war .
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On this mournful event , the Senate addressed to the President the following
letter :" The Senate of the United States respectfully take leave , sir , to express to
you their deep regret for the loss their country sustains in the death of General ...
On this mournful event , the Senate addressed to the President the following
letter :" The Senate of the United States respectfully take leave , sir , to express to
you their deep regret for the loss their country sustains in the death of General ...
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