The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War; and the First President of the United StatesPhillips, Sampson, 1856 |
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... United States Aaron Bancroft. dians , would immediately march to attack the English . The previous information of deserters from the enemy confirmed the Indian's report . The troops had been already six days without bread , and had but a ...
... United States Aaron Bancroft. dians , would immediately march to attack the English . The previous information of deserters from the enemy confirmed the Indian's report . The troops had been already six days without bread , and had but a ...
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... United States Aaron Bancroft. military resources of the United Provinces . He was the active member of all Committees , to which busi- ness of this nature was entrusted . JUNE 15 , 1775 . At the commencement of hostilities , Con gress ...
... United States Aaron Bancroft. military resources of the United Provinces . He was the active member of all Committees , to which busi- ness of this nature was entrusted . JUNE 15 , 1775 . At the commencement of hostilities , Con gress ...
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... United States Aaron Bancroft. ment of the controversy , and a reconciliation with the parent state , by a redress of grievances , was the ar- dent desire of the great body of the American people , but the operations of war produced other ...
... United States Aaron Bancroft. ment of the controversy , and a reconciliation with the parent state , by a redress of grievances , was the ar- dent desire of the great body of the American people , but the operations of war produced other ...
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... United States Aaron Bancroft. · The American army having been driven from New- York , the British General stationed a detachment to guard the city ; and posted his main army in front of the American lines on the north end of York Island ...
... United States Aaron Bancroft. · The American army having been driven from New- York , the British General stationed a detachment to guard the city ; and posted his main army in front of the American lines on the north end of York Island ...
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... United States Aaron Bancroft. prisoner by a detachment of British dragoons . Gene- ral WASHINGTON also renewed his letters to Congress , and to the Executives of the neighbouring States , urging them to bring the whole strength of the ...
... United States Aaron Bancroft. prisoner by a detachment of British dragoons . Gene- ral WASHINGTON also renewed his letters to Congress , and to the Executives of the neighbouring States , urging them to bring the whole strength of the ...
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