 I will raise a thousand men, subsist them at my own expense and march to the relief of Boston," was now ready to make good his word. He began to drill soldiers, and wrote to his brother that, if need be, he would accept the command of the soldiers from...  George Washington - Seite 731895Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...of the sufferings resulting from the port bill, he is said to have exclaimed, impulsively : •• I will raise a thousand men, subsist them at my own expense, and march with them, at their head, for the relief of Boston." He little dreamed at that moment that within two... | |
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