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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... carried it into effect . ( July 2 ) His first care was to sink a ditch round the stockade , which he now named Fort Neces- sity ; but before it was completed , the enemy attacked him , ( July 3 ) under the command of Monsieur de Vii ...
... carried it into effect . ( July 2 ) His first care was to sink a ditch round the stockade , which he now named Fort Neces- sity ; but before it was completed , the enemy attacked him , ( July 3 ) under the command of Monsieur de Vii ...
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... carry them into effect . The Legislature soon rose , without providing effectual means for active service , and the troops did not march . During the succeeding winter , regulations from the war office were published in America , which ...
... carry them into effect . The Legislature soon rose , without providing effectual means for active service , and the troops did not march . During the succeeding winter , regulations from the war office were published in America , which ...
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... carrying the orders of the commander to his respective officers . Of all those , who on this fatal day did duty on horse- pack , he alone escaped without a wound ; although he had two horses shot under him , and four balls through his ...
... carrying the orders of the commander to his respective officers . Of all those , who on this fatal day did duty on horse- pack , he alone escaped without a wound ; although he had two horses shot under him , and four balls through his ...
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... carried into all his con- cerns . The authority he exercised over his slaves was blended with great tenderness and humanity , and their affection and gratitude ensured a prompt and cheerful obedience to his commands . Mount Vernon was ...
... carried into all his con- cerns . The authority he exercised over his slaves was blended with great tenderness and humanity , and their affection and gratitude ensured a prompt and cheerful obedience to his commands . Mount Vernon was ...
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... carried into the camp , the feelings and habits formed by their respective pursuits in private life . They were animated by the love of liberty , and possessed the resolution and bravery of hardy yeomanry ; but they could not easily be ...
... carried into the camp , the feelings and habits formed by their respective pursuits in private life . They were animated by the love of liberty , and possessed the resolution and bravery of hardy yeomanry ; but they could not easily be ...
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