The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American Army, Through the Revolutionary War: And the First President of the United States, Band 2T. Bedington, 1831 |
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... army . The men were badly clothed and scantily fed ; and they had served almost a year without pay . Without murmuring they long endured their accumulated distresses . But the fortitude of the firmest men may be worn down . Dis ...
... army . The men were badly clothed and scantily fed ; and they had served almost a year without pay . Without murmuring they long endured their accumulated distresses . But the fortitude of the firmest men may be worn down . Dis ...
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... army . Relying on the firmness and patriotism of the New - England battalions , which were composed almost exclusively of native Americans , he determined to reduce the Jersey revolters to unconditional subjection . General Howe was ...
... army . Relying on the firmness and patriotism of the New - England battalions , which were composed almost exclusively of native Americans , he determined to reduce the Jersey revolters to unconditional subjection . General Howe was ...
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... army , and to push his conquest of the revolted colonies . The spring of 1781 opened a gloomy prospect to the Commander in Chief . Congress had made a requi- sition upon the several states for an army consisting of thirty - seven ...
... army , and to push his conquest of the revolted colonies . The spring of 1781 opened a gloomy prospect to the Commander in Chief . Congress had made a requi- sition upon the several states for an army consisting of thirty - seven ...
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... army to Congress and to the states , and had sent officers of the greatest influence into the respective governments to enforce his statements . The mind of General WASHINGTON sunk not under his embarrassments . He had fully reflected ...
... army to Congress and to the states , and had sent officers of the greatest influence into the respective governments to enforce his statements . The mind of General WASHINGTON sunk not under his embarrassments . He had fully reflected ...
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... army , the chief dependence for this essential article was placed on Pennsylvania . The Legislature of the state was ... army with flour , and furnished the Quarter Master General with the means effectually to execute the duties of his ...
... army , the chief dependence for this essential article was placed on Pennsylvania . The Legislature of the state was ... army with flour , and furnished the Quarter Master General with the means effectually to execute the duties of his ...
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