Life of George Washington, Količina 2G.P. Putnam's sons, 1856 |
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Stran 51
... attempt upon their lines at Roxbury . " The success of such an enterprise , " adds he , depends , I well know , upon the Allwise Disposer of events , and it is not within the reach of human wisdom to foretell the issue ; but if the ...
... attempt upon their lines at Roxbury . " The success of such an enterprise , " adds he , depends , I well know , upon the Allwise Disposer of events , and it is not within the reach of human wisdom to foretell the issue ; but if the ...
Stran 58
... attempt to make any difficulty or uneasiness in the army , upon whom the success of an enterprise of almost infinite import- ance to the country is now depending . I shall consider my rank in the army what my commission from the ...
... attempt to make any difficulty or uneasiness in the army , upon whom the success of an enterprise of almost infinite import- ance to the country is now depending . I shall consider my rank in the army what my commission from the ...
Stran 382
... attempt penetrating the mountains . ” Near Robinson's Bridge , in this vicinity , about two miles from Peekskill , Washington chose a place where troops should be stationed to cover the south entrance into the mountains ; and here ...
... attempt penetrating the mountains . ” Near Robinson's Bridge , in this vicinity , about two miles from Peekskill , Washington chose a place where troops should be stationed to cover the south entrance into the mountains ; and here ...
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