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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In respect to forage there could be no material difference . The hills on both
routes were barren , and the vallies between abounded with grass . The
objection to Braddock's road , he observed , on account of high waters , was not
founded ; he ...
In respect to forage there could be no material difference . The hills on both
routes were barren , and the vallies between abounded with grass . The
objection to Braddock's road , he observed , on account of high waters , was not
founded ; he ...
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His officers expressed the great affection and respect which they entertained for
his character , by an unanimous address , presented to him at the close of this
campaign ; and the inhabitants of the frontiers placed full confidence in him ,
even ...
His officers expressed the great affection and respect which they entertained for
his character , by an unanimous address , presented to him at the close of this
campaign ; and the inhabitants of the frontiers placed full confidence in him ,
even ...
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The enemy had been taught respect for the American army by the battle of
Breed's Hill , and their plans , from that period through the year , were directed to
self defence . With little interruption , both armies were employed in strengthening
their ...
The enemy had been taught respect for the American army by the battle of
Breed's Hill , and their plans , from that period through the year , were directed to
self defence . With little interruption , both armies were employed in strengthening
their ...
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... manner , The honourable William Howe ; ' that Lord and General Howe held
his person and character in the highest respect , and did not mean to derogate
from his rank ; and that the et ceteras implied every thing which ought to follow .
... manner , The honourable William Howe ; ' that Lord and General Howe held
his person and character in the highest respect , and did not mean to derogate
from his rank ; and that the et ceteras implied every thing which ought to follow .
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his assertion , that no failure of respect was intended . Some general
conversation then passed , respecting the treatment of prisoners , when the
Colonel proceeded to observe , that the goodness of the King had induced him to
appoint Lord ...
his assertion , that no failure of respect was intended . Some general
conversation then passed , respecting the treatment of prisoners , when the
Colonel proceeded to observe , that the goodness of the King had induced him to
appoint Lord ...
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| Titel | Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United States |
| Autor/in | Aaron Bancroft |
| Verlag | J. Stockdale, 1808 |
| Original von | Klosterbibliothek Montserrat |
| Digitalisiert | 17. Juni 2010 |
| Länge | 560 Seiten |
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