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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... ment of the war , the country was , in a great degree , destitute of ammunition , and of every material necessa ry to clothe an army , and furnish the men with tents . There were no considerable magazines of provisions , and few tools ...
... ment of the war , the country was , in a great degree , destitute of ammunition , and of every material necessa ry to clothe an army , and furnish the men with tents . There were no considerable magazines of provisions , and few tools ...
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... ment for the use of one during the campaign . Every soldier , who found himself a blanket was to receive two dollars . As it was impracticable to clothe the army in uniforms , clothes of different colours were provided , the price of ...
... ment for the use of one during the campaign . Every soldier , who found himself a blanket was to receive two dollars . As it was impracticable to clothe the army in uniforms , clothes of different colours were provided , the price of ...
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... ment I see a probability of success , and in such a way as a Council of officers shall think most likely to pro- duce it ; but if this should not happen as soon as you may expect , or my wishes prompt to , I request that Congress will ...
... ment I see a probability of success , and in such a way as a Council of officers shall think most likely to pro- duce it ; but if this should not happen as soon as you may expect , or my wishes prompt to , I request that Congress will ...
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... ment of troops , are too apparent to those who are eye witnesses of them , to render any animadversions neces- sary ; but to gentlemen at a distance , whose attention is engrossed by a thousand important objects , the case may be ...
... ment of troops , are too apparent to those who are eye witnesses of them , to render any animadversions neces- sary ; but to gentlemen at a distance , whose attention is engrossed by a thousand important objects , the case may be ...
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... the Colonies independent of Great Britain . The free exercise of their constitutional rights was e extent of the American claim at the commence ment of the controversy , and a reconciliation with the 08 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . [ 1770.
... the Colonies independent of Great Britain . The free exercise of their constitutional rights was e extent of the American claim at the commence ment of the controversy , and a reconciliation with the 08 LIFE OF WASHINGTON . [ 1770.
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