Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... parties , avails little to stop the secret incursions of the savages . We can only put them to flight , or frighten them to some other part of the country , which answers not the end proposed . Whereas , had we strength enough to invade ...
... parties , avails little to stop the secret incursions of the savages . We can only put them to flight , or frighten them to some other part of the country , which answers not the end proposed . Whereas , had we strength enough to invade ...
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... parties of the enemy greatly annoying them in their business , it was contemplated to send a de- tachment over the mountain to restrain the French and Indians from this annoyance ; but Col. Wash- ington objected to the measure , because ...
... parties of the enemy greatly annoying them in their business , it was contemplated to send a de- tachment over the mountain to restrain the French and Indians from this annoyance ; but Col. Wash- ington objected to the measure , because ...
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... directed to self defence . With little interruption , both armies were employed in strengthening their respective lines and posts . The few skirmishes which took place between small parties , neither in their 1775. ] 47 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... directed to self defence . With little interruption , both armies were employed in strengthening their respective lines and posts . The few skirmishes which took place between small parties , neither in their 1775. ] 47 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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Aaron Bancroft. which took place between small parties , neither in their nature or consequences merit notice . The mere defence of lines , did not satisfy the enterprizing and patriotic mind of General Wash- ington . With extreme ...
Aaron Bancroft. which took place between small parties , neither in their nature or consequences merit notice . The mere defence of lines , did not satisfy the enterprizing and patriotic mind of General Wash- ington . With extreme ...
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... parties to collect the stock along the shores of the continent , within protecting distance of their armed vessels . This imposed a heavy burden upon the towns on the sea board , in the defence of their property ; and the governors of ...
... parties to collect the stock along the shores of the continent , within protecting distance of their armed vessels . This imposed a heavy burden upon the towns on the sea board , in the defence of their property ; and the governors of ...
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