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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... rendered its defence , in a good degree , probable ; the range of hills was favorable to the obstruction of an invading enemy ; and a fortified camp in the rear opening a communi- cation with the city , and supported by batteries on ...
... rendered its defence , in a good degree , probable ; the range of hills was favorable to the obstruction of an invading enemy ; and a fortified camp in the rear opening a communi- cation with the city , and supported by batteries on ...
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... rendered the retreat of the Americans absolutely necessary . The inferiority of the muskets in the hands of the American soldiery , which had been verified in every action , was strik- ingly illustrated in this retreat . The gun - locks ...
... rendered the retreat of the Americans absolutely necessary . The inferiority of the muskets in the hands of the American soldiery , which had been verified in every action , was strik- ingly illustrated in this retreat . The gun - locks ...
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... rendered it expedient that he should be cir- cumspect in his personal friendships , and in the ex- ercise of ... render his confinement less op- pressive . A confidential agent was sent to Berlin to solicit his liberty ; but before he ...
... rendered it expedient that he should be cir- cumspect in his personal friendships , and in the ex- ercise of ... render his confinement less op- pressive . A confidential agent was sent to Berlin to solicit his liberty ; but before he ...
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adopted American army appointed apprehended attack attempt body Britain British army camp campaign character circumstances citizens Colonel WASHINGTON command Commander-in-Chief communicated conceived conduct confidence Congress consequence constitution corps Count d'Estaing danger defence detachment disposition duty effect endeavors enemy engaged eral establish event execution exertions expected expedition experience expressed favorable feelings force Fort Mifflin France French friends garrison give happiness honor hostile hundred immediately Indians induced influence INGTON Island Jersey Legislature letter liberty Lord Lord Cornwallis Lord Loudoun Lord Sterling measures ment military militia mind minister Mount Vernon nation necessary North river occasion officers opinion orders party passed patriotism peace Philadelphia present President provisions reason received Red Bank regiment rendered resolution respect retirement retreat secure sentiments Sir Henry Clinton situation soldiers spirit thousand tion treaty troops unanimously United Virginia WASH wish wounded York York Island