The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War; and the First President of the United StatesStereotyped by T.H. Carter & Company Boston, 1826 |
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... British and American Forces - Camp at Brooklyn - Battle on Long Island - Retreat from it - The City and Island of New - York evacuated - Manœuvres at White Plains - Fort Washington taken -- General Howe invades New - Jersey - Depression ...
... British and American Forces - Camp at Brooklyn - Battle on Long Island - Retreat from it - The City and Island of New - York evacuated - Manœuvres at White Plains - Fort Washington taken -- General Howe invades New - Jersey - Depression ...
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... British take possession of Philadelphia - Mud Island and Red Bank fortified -Obstructions in the River - Attack on Mud Island -Count Donop defeated - British surmount the Fortifications of the River - Plan to attack Philadel- phia - Sir ...
... British take possession of Philadelphia - Mud Island and Red Bank fortified -Obstructions in the River - Attack on Mud Island -Count Donop defeated - British surmount the Fortifications of the River - Plan to attack Philadel- phia - Sir ...
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... British - Sir Henry Clinton moves up the Hudson , takes possession of Stony and Verplank Points , and fortifies them - Arrangements made for Assaulting these posts - General Wayne carries Stony Point by Storm - The Attac upon Verplank ...
... British - Sir Henry Clinton moves up the Hudson , takes possession of Stony and Verplank Points , and fortifies them - Arrangements made for Assaulting these posts - General Wayne carries Stony Point by Storm - The Attac upon Verplank ...
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... British make an Excursion into New - Jersey - The American Troops bravely resist them - The Court of France promises a Naval and Land Armament to act in America - Preparation to Co - operate with it - A French Squadron arrives on the ...
... British make an Excursion into New - Jersey - The American Troops bravely resist them - The Court of France promises a Naval and Land Armament to act in America - Preparation to Co - operate with it - A French Squadron arrives on the ...
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... British navy . His views in this in- stance were defeated by the anxiety of an affectionate mother . At a time when the militia was to be trained for actual service , at nineteen he was appointed one of the adjutant generals of Virginia ...
... British navy . His views in this in- stance were defeated by the anxiety of an affectionate mother . At a time when the militia was to be trained for actual service , at nineteen he was appointed one of the adjutant generals of Virginia ...
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Seite 42 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire.
Seite 42 - Mr. President — Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause.
Seite 2 - In Conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled " An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and hooks, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned...
Seite 215 - To an excellent understanding, well improved by education and travel, he united a peculiar elegance of mind and manners, and the advantage of a pleasing person. It is said he possessed a pretty taste for the fine arts, and had himself attained some proficiency in poetry, music, and painting. His knowledge appeared without ostentation, and embellished by a diffidence that rarely accompanies so many talents and accomplishments, which left you to suppose more than appeared.
Seite 36 - The conduct of our leaders, if not actuated by superior orders, is tempered with something — I do not care to give a name to. Nothing now but a miracle can bring this campaign to a happy issue.
Seite 156 - The soap, vinegar, and other articles allowed by Congress, we see none of, nor have we seen them, I believe, since the battle of Brandywine. The first, indeed, we have now little occasion for ; few men having more than one shirt, many only the moiety of one, and some none at all.
Seite 111 - It may be thought that I am going a good deal out of the line of my duty, to adopt these measures, or to advise thus freely. A character to lose, an estate to forfeit, the inestimable blessings of liberty at stake, and a life devoted, must be my excuse.
Seite 158 - Sir, — I find myself just able to hold my pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said any thing disagreeable to your excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore, justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are, in my eyes, the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, esteem, and veneration of these states, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Seite 2 - District, has deposited in this Office the title of a book, the right whereof he...
Seite 29 - Whence it arises, or why, I am truly ignorant; but my strongest representations of matters relative to the peace of the frontiers are disregarded, as idle and frivolous; my propositions and measures, as partial and selfish ; and all my sincerest endeavours for the service of my country are perverted to the worst purposes.