Life of George Washington, Količina 4G. P. Putnam, 1865 - 479 strani |
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... gave it protection . The insular security of the place was at an end . An army with its heaviest artillery and baggage might cross the Hudson on the ice . The veteran Knyphausen began to apprehend an invasion , and took measures ...
... gave it protection . The insular security of the place was at an end . An army with its heaviest artillery and baggage might cross the Hudson on the ice . The veteran Knyphausen began to apprehend an invasion , and took measures ...
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... gave rise to scandal . Former instances of a merce- nary spirit made Arnold liable to suspicions , and it was alleged that , while by the proclamation he shut up the stores and shops so that even the officers of the army could not ...
... gave rise to scandal . Former instances of a merce- nary spirit made Arnold liable to suspicions , and it was alleged that , while by the proclamation he shut up the stores and shops so that even the officers of the army could not ...
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Washington Irving. His style of living gave point to this scandal . He occupied one of the finest houses in the city ; set up a splendid establish- ment ; had his carriage and four horses and a train of domestics ; gave expensive ...
Washington Irving. His style of living gave point to this scandal . He occupied one of the finest houses in the city ; set up a splendid establish- ment ; had his carriage and four horses and a train of domestics ; gave expensive ...
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... gave great offence to members by his importunity , while he wore out the patience of his friends ; but public bodies are prone to be offended by the importunity of baffled claimants , and the patience of friends is seldom proof against ...
... gave great offence to members by his importunity , while he wore out the patience of his friends ; but public bodies are prone to be offended by the importunity of baffled claimants , and the patience of friends is seldom proof against ...
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... which prompted the enemy to this expedition ; and which gave Washington great anxiety concerning it . * Ann . Register 1780 , p . 217 . 1780. ] LINCOLN IN COMMAND OF CHARLESTON , 25 General 24 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... which prompted the enemy to this expedition ; and which gave Washington great anxiety concerning it . * Ann . Register 1780 , p . 217 . 1780. ] LINCOLN IN COMMAND OF CHARLESTON , 25 General 24 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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