The Life of George Washington, Količina 3Merrill & Baker, 1920 |
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... Island proper , that is to say , the island which gives its name to the State , and which the enemy had made one of their military depots and strongholds . In antici- pation of such an enterprise , Washington on the 17th of July wrote ...
... Island proper , that is to say , the island which gives its name to the State , and which the enemy had made one of their military depots and strongholds . In antici- pation of such an enterprise , Washington on the 17th of July wrote ...
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... Island . The town of Newport is situated near the south end of the island , facing the west , with Cona- nicut Island in front of it . It was protected by batteries and a small naval force . Here General Sir Robert Pigott , who ...
... Island . The town of Newport is situated near the south end of the island , facing the west , with Cona- nicut Island in front of it . It was protected by batteries and a small naval force . Here General Sir Robert Pigott , who ...
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... island to Boston , a dis tance of nearly seventy miles , in seven hours , and had con- ferred with the French admiral . D'Estaing had convinced him of the inadequacy of his na- val force , but had made a spirited offer of leading his ...
... island to Boston , a dis tance of nearly seventy miles , in seven hours , and had con- ferred with the French admiral . D'Estaing had convinced him of the inadequacy of his na- val force , but had made a spirited offer of leading his ...
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CHAPTER I | 12 |
Scarcity in the British CampGates bides his TimeForaging Move | 21 |
CHAPTER III | 37 |
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