Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... neighbourhood of the Ohio , was about this time defeated with loss ; and himself , and Major Lewis of Colonel Washington's regiment , were taken prisoners . Three companies of this regi- ment 34 [ 1758 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... neighbourhood of the Ohio , was about this time defeated with loss ; and himself , and Major Lewis of Colonel Washington's regiment , were taken prisoners . Three companies of this regi- ment 34 [ 1758 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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Aaron Bancroft. were taken prisoners . Three companies of this regi- ment were on the expedition , and behaved with great bravery . Of eight officers belonging to these com- panies on this service , five were killed , one wound- ed , and ...
Aaron Bancroft. were taken prisoners . Three companies of this regi- ment were on the expedition , and behaved with great bravery . Of eight officers belonging to these com- panies on this service , five were killed , one wound- ed , and ...
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... ment , and pledged the most effectual co - operation with his measures , in their power . His answer was well calculated to increase the attachments to his person , and the confidence in his talents , which the public already ...
... ment , and pledged the most effectual co - operation with his measures , in their power . His answer was well calculated to increase the attachments to his person , and the confidence in his talents , which the public already ...
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... ment ; nor could the neighbouring country be otherwise defended from the depredations of the enemy . These positions were secured by lines and forts ; and a few companies of men were posted in the towns , around Boston Bay , most ...
... ment ; nor could the neighbouring country be otherwise defended from the depredations of the enemy . These positions were secured by lines and forts ; and a few companies of men were posted in the towns , around Boston Bay , most ...
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... ment of war upon an extensive scale was another . The revolutionary conflict placed the people of America in a situation , in which all the energies of the human mind are brought into action , and man makes his noblest efforts ; the ...
... ment of war upon an extensive scale was another . The revolutionary conflict placed the people of America in a situation , in which all the energies of the human mind are brought into action , and man makes his noblest efforts ; the ...
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