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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... 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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... period , he unremittingly urged upon the Executive and Legislature of his Province , the insuf- ficiency of the mode adopted to prosecute the war . He earnestly recommended offensive operations , as the only measure which would ...
... period , he unremittingly urged upon the Executive and Legislature of his Province , the insuf- ficiency of the mode adopted to prosecute the war . He earnestly recommended offensive operations , as the only measure which would ...
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... period through the year , were direct < ed to self defence . With little interruption , both ar- mies were employed in strengthening their respective lines and posts . The few skirmishes which took place between small parties neither in ...
... period through the year , were direct < ed to self defence . With little interruption , both ar- mies were employed in strengthening their respective lines and posts . The few skirmishes which took place between small parties neither in ...
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... period of patriotick enthusiasm had , in some measure , passed away ; numbers of officers consented conditionally to remain in the army , and many made no communication on the subject . Immediate deci- sion was necessary ; and , in new ...
... period of patriotick enthusiasm had , in some measure , passed away ; numbers of officers consented conditionally to remain in the army , and many made no communication on the subject . Immediate deci- sion was necessary ; and , in new ...
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... of establishing a permanent army . His experience enabled him to anticipate the evils that must ensue at the expiration of the period for which the present troops were engaged , and he bent the 58 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . ( 1770.
... of establishing a permanent army . His experience enabled him to anticipate the evils that must ensue at the expiration of the period for which the present troops were engaged , and he bent the 58 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . ( 1770.
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adopted Ameri American army appointed attack attempt body Britain British army camp campaign character circumstances citizens Colonel WASHINGTON Commander in Chief communicated conceived conduct confidence Congress consequence Constitution corps Count d'Estaing danger defence detachment disposition duty effect endeavours enemy engaged establish event execution exertions expected expedition experience expressed favourable feelings force Fort Mifflin France French friends garrison Gene Governour gress honour hundred Indians induced influence INGTON Island Legislature letter liberty Lord Lord Cornwallis Lord Loudoun manner measures ment military militia mind Minister Mount Vernon nation necessary neral New-Jersey New-York North river occasion officers opinion orders party passed patriotism peace Philadelphia present President provisions publick reason received Red Bank regiment rendered resolution respect retirement retreat river secure sentiments Sir Henry Clinton situation soldiers spirit superiour thing thousand tion treaty troops United Virginia WASHING wish York Island