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... depressed in spirits , but not in the least discouraged , and fonder of fighting than ever . 99 Virginia , however , took a kinder view of the campaign than did her defeated soldier . She ap- preciated 76 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
... depressed in spirits , but not in the least discouraged , and fonder of fighting than ever . 99 Virginia , however , took a kinder view of the campaign than did her defeated soldier . She ap- preciated 76 GEORGE WASHINGTON .
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Henry Cabot Lodge. campaign than did her defeated soldier . She ap- preciated the gallantry of the offer to fight in the open and the general conduct of the troops , and her House of Burgesses passed a vote of thanks to Washington and ...
Henry Cabot Lodge. campaign than did her defeated soldier . She ap- preciated the gallantry of the offer to fight in the open and the general conduct of the troops , and her House of Burgesses passed a vote of thanks to Washington and ...
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... soldier , a skilled disciplinarian , and a rigid martinet . He was nar- row - minded , brutal , and brave . He had led a fast life in society , indulging in coarse and violent dis- sipations , and was proud with the intense pride of a ...
... soldier , a skilled disciplinarian , and a rigid martinet . He was nar- row - minded , brutal , and brave . He had led a fast life in society , indulging in coarse and violent dis- sipations , and was proud with the intense pride of a ...
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... soldiers as they crossed the river roused Washington's enthusiasm ; but he was not without misgivings . Franklin had already warned Braddock against the danger of surprise , and had been told with a sneer that while these savages might ...
... soldiers as they crossed the river roused Washington's enthusiasm ; but he was not without misgivings . Franklin had already warned Braddock against the danger of surprise , and had been told with a sneer that while these savages might ...
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... soldiers ; therefore it was impossible for him to come . is the example of the officers ; such the behavior of the men ; and upon such circumstances depends the safety of our country ! " But while the soldiers were neglected , and the ...
... soldiers ; therefore it was impossible for him to come . is the example of the officers ; such the behavior of the men ; and upon such circumstances depends the safety of our country ! " But while the soldiers were neglected , and the ...
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