Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1897 |
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... hundred effective men , three hundred of whom he had brought with him ; the rest he found with Colonel Arnold . The latter he pronounced an exceeding fine corps , inured to fatigue , and well accustomed to a cannon shot , having served ...
... hundred effective men , three hundred of whom he had brought with him ; the rest he found with Colonel Arnold . The latter he pronounced an exceeding fine corps , inured to fatigue , and well accustomed to a cannon shot , having served ...
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... hundred yards dis- tant from the walls , and opposite to the gate of St. Louis , which is nearly in the center . It was formed of gabions , ranged side by side , and filled with snow , over which water was thrown until thoroughly frozen ...
... hundred yards dis- tant from the walls , and opposite to the gate of St. Louis , which is nearly in the center . It was formed of gabions , ranged side by side , and filled with snow , over which water was thrown until thoroughly frozen ...
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... hundred and fifty men . From cer- tain movements of the enemy , it was surmised that the deserters had revealed his plan . He changed , therefore , the arrangement . Colonel Livingston was to make a false attack on the gate of St ...
... hundred and fifty men . From cer- tain movements of the enemy , it was surmised that the deserters had revealed his plan . He changed , therefore , the arrangement . Colonel Livingston was to make a false attack on the gate of St ...
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... hundred , he maintained a blockade of the strong fortress from which he had just been repulsed . " I have no thoughts , " writes he , " of leaving this proud town until I enter it in triumph . I am in the way of my duty , and I know no ...
... hundred , he maintained a blockade of the strong fortress from which he had just been repulsed . " I have no thoughts , " writes he , " of leaving this proud town until I enter it in triumph . I am in the way of my duty , and I know no ...
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... hundred , under his favorite officer , Major Knowlton , to surprise and capture a British guard stationed at Charlestown . It was a daring enterprise , and executed with spirit . As Charlestown Neck was completely protected , Knowlton ...
... hundred , under his favorite officer , Major Knowlton , to surprise and capture a British guard stationed at Charlestown . It was a daring enterprise , and executed with spirit . As Charlestown Neck was completely protected , Knowlton ...
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