Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1897 |
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... 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 fear . " t Happy for him had he fallen at ...
... 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 fear . " t Happy for him had he fallen at ...
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... strong fortified camp of three thousand men , on the Island , imme- diately opposite to New York . The pass in these Highlands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judicious ...
... strong fortified camp of three thousand men , on the Island , imme- diately opposite to New York . The pass in these Highlands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judicious ...
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... strong redoubt , capable of holding three hundred men , was com- menced at Horen's Hook , commanding the pass at Hell Gate , so as to block up from the enemy's ships the passage between the mainland and Long Island . A regiment was ...
... strong redoubt , capable of holding three hundred men , was com- menced at Horen's Hook , commanding the pass at Hell Gate , so as to block up from the enemy's ships the passage between the mainland and Long Island . A regiment was ...
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... strong as possible . Heavy cannon were to be sent up to the forts in the Highlands ; which were to be enlarged and strengthened . In the midst of his schemes , Lee received orders from Congress to the command in Canada , vacant by the ...
... strong as possible . Heavy cannon were to be sent up to the forts in the Highlands ; which were to be enlarged and strengthened . In the midst of his schemes , Lee received orders from Congress to the command in Canada , vacant by the ...
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... strong posts , force the gates and works at the Neck , and let in the Roxbury troops . CHAPTER EIGHTEEN The Affair of Dorchester Heights - American and English Letters respecting it - A Laborious Night - Revelations at Daybreak- Howe in ...
... strong posts , force the gates and works at the Neck , and let in the Roxbury troops . CHAPTER EIGHTEEN The Affair of Dorchester Heights - American and English Letters respecting it - A Laborious Night - Revelations at Daybreak- Howe in ...
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