Life of George Washington, Količina 4G.P. Putnam & Company, 1857 |
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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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... attending the enforce- ment of it gave rise to scandal . Former instances of a mercenary spirit made Arnold liable to suspicions , and 1780. ] OSTENTATIOUS PRODIGALITY OF ARNOLD . 13 it was 12 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... attending the enforce- ment of it gave rise to scandal . Former instances of a mercenary spirit made Arnold liable to suspicions , and 1780. ] OSTENTATIOUS PRODIGALITY OF ARNOLD . 13 it was 12 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... gave point to this scandal . He occupied one of the finest houses in the city ; set up a splendid establishment ; had his carriage and four horses and a train of domestics ; gave expensive enter- tainments , and indulged in a luxury and ...
... gave point to this scandal . He occupied one of the finest houses in the city ; set up a splendid establishment ; had his carriage and four horses and a train of domestics ; gave expensive enter- tainments , and indulged in a luxury and ...
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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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... gave Washington great anxiety concerning it . General Lincoln was in command at Charleston , but uncertain as yet of the designs of the enemy , and at a loss what course to pursue . Diffident of himself , and accustomed to defer to the ...
... gave Washington great anxiety concerning it . General Lincoln was in command at Charleston , but uncertain as yet of the designs of the enemy , and at a loss what course to pursue . Diffident of himself , and accustomed to defer to the ...
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