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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... to be surrendered , the garrison al- lowed the honours of war , to retain their fire arms and baggage , and unmolested to march to the inhabited part of Virginia . The capitulation was the work of 2 * 1754. ] 17 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... to be surrendered , the garrison al- lowed the honours of war , to retain their fire arms and baggage , and unmolested to march to the inhabited part of Virginia . The capitulation was the work of 2 * 1754. ] 17 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... honour . 1755. Colonel WASHINGTON had at this time suc- ceeded to the estate of his eldest brother , on the Poto- mack , called Mount Vernon , in compliment to the British Admiral of that name . On this estate he re- solved to devote ...
... honour . 1755. Colonel WASHINGTON had at this time suc- ceeded to the estate of his eldest brother , on the Poto- mack , called Mount Vernon , in compliment to the British Admiral of that name . On this estate he re- solved to devote ...
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... honour , and with alacrity he accept ed the appointment . 1755. A scene now opened to Colonel WASHING- TON , trying indeed to a Commander of his youth and degree of experience , but proving an excellent school , in which to form the ...
... honour , and with alacrity he accept ed the appointment . 1755. A scene now opened to Colonel WASHING- TON , trying indeed to a Commander of his youth and degree of experience , but proving an excellent school , in which to form the ...
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... honour or benefit ; but , on the contrary , have almost an absolute certainty of incur- ring displeasure below , while the murder of helpless families may be laid to my account here . " The supplicating tears of the women , and moving ...
... honour or benefit ; but , on the contrary , have almost an absolute certainty of incur- ring displeasure below , while the murder of helpless families may be laid to my account here . " The supplicating tears of the women , and moving ...
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... honour's orders , one third of the mili- tia of these parts on duty , at a time ; instead of that , scarce one thirtieth is out . They are to be relieved every month , and they are a great part of that time marching to and from their ...
... honour's orders , one third of the mili- tia of these parts on duty , at a time ; instead of that , scarce one thirtieth is out . They are to be relieved every month , and they are a great part of that time marching to and from their ...
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