Life of George Washington, Količina 4G.P. Putnam, 1869 |
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Stran 5
... gave it pro- tection . 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 1 From manuscript notes by the Rev. Joseph Tuttle . This worthy clergyman ...
... gave it pro- tection . 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 1 From manuscript notes by the Rev. Joseph Tuttle . This worthy clergyman ...
Stran 13
... 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 entertainments , and indulged in a lux- ury 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 entertainments , and indulged in a lux- ury and ...
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... gave great offense to members by his importu- nity , 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 ...
... gave great offense to members by his importu- nity , 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 ...
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... gave Washington great anxiety concern- ing it . General Lincoln was in command at Charles- ton , 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 ...
... gave Washington great anxiety concern- ing it . General Lincoln was in command at Charles- ton , 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 ...
Stran 40
... gave his idea of the plan which it would be proper for the French fleet and army to pursue on their arrival upon the coast . The re- duction of New York he considered the first enter- prise to be attempted by the coöperating forces ...
... gave his idea of the plan which it would be proper for the French fleet and army to pursue on their arrival upon the coast . The re- duction of New York he considered the first enter- prise to be attempted by the coöperating forces ...
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