Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... secure the great object of contention . While he resolutely rejected every measure , that in his calm and deliberate judgment he did not approve , he daily pondered upon the practi- cability of a successful attack upon Boston . As a ...
... secure the great object of contention . While he resolutely rejected every measure , that in his calm and deliberate judgment he did not approve , he daily pondered upon the practi- cability of a successful attack upon Boston . As a ...
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... secure these encampments ; and though I am sen- sible that we never have , since that period , been able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in a condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home one set of men , bringing in ...
... secure these encampments ; and though I am sen- sible that we never have , since that period , been able to act upon the offensive , and at times not in a condition to defend , yet the cost of marching home one set of men , bringing in ...
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... secure to the country the more honourable and permanent blessings of an independent and sovereign nation . The declara- tion of independence was supposed to be the most effectual means to secure the aid of foreign powers ; because the ...
... secure to the country the more honourable and permanent blessings of an independent and sovereign nation . The declara- tion of independence was supposed to be the most effectual means to secure the aid of foreign powers ; because the ...
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... secure the front ; and thus , either by cutting off our communica- tion with the country , oblige us to fight them on their own terms , or surrender at discretion ; or , by a brilliant stroke , endeavour to cut this army in pieces , and ...
... secure the front ; and thus , either by cutting off our communica- tion with the country , oblige us to fight them on their own terms , or surrender at discretion ; or , by a brilliant stroke , endeavour to cut this army in pieces , and ...
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... secure those posts , as to be ready to attack the enemy who are moving eastward on Long Island , if they should attempt to land on this side ; the remain- der to occupy the intermediate space , and support either ; that the sick should ...
... secure those posts , as to be ready to attack the enemy who are moving eastward on Long Island , if they should attempt to land on this side ; the remain- der to occupy the intermediate space , and support either ; that the sick should ...
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