The Life of George Washington, Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War and the First President of the United StatesPorter & Coates, 1808 |
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... period burst into a flame ; and at his own importunity , the birth of a midshipman , at the age of fifteen , was obtained in the British navy . His views in this in- stance were defeated by the anxiety of an affectionate mother . At a ...
... period burst into a flame ; and at his own importunity , the birth of a midshipman , at the age of fifteen , was obtained in the British navy . His views in this in- stance were defeated by the anxiety of an affectionate mother . At a ...
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... these encampments ; and though 1 an sensible that we never have , since that period , beek able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home 1776. ] LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... these encampments ; and though 1 an sensible that we never have , since that period , beek able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home 1776. ] LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... period of the revolution . ary war , the infamous Arnold was the only American officer who deserted his banners , and turned his sword against the bosom of his country . On the discovery of the defection of Arnold , Gen- eral WASHINGTON ...
... period of the revolution . ary war , the infamous Arnold was the only American officer who deserted his banners , and turned his sword against the bosom of his country . On the discovery of the defection of Arnold , Gen- eral WASHINGTON ...
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