The Life of George Washington, Količine 3–4Crowell, 1855 |
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... writes : " I have repeatedly informed your Excellency of the enemy's design against this post ; but , from some motive or other , you always differed from me in opinion . As this conjecture of mine has for once proved right , I cannot ...
... writes : " I have repeatedly informed your Excellency of the enemy's design against this post ; but , from some motive or other , you always differed from me in opinion . As this conjecture of mine has for once proved right , I cannot ...
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... writes a Hes- sian officer.1 66 Arnold , too , was chafing in the camp , and longing for a chance , as usual , " to right himself , " by his sword . In a letter to Gates he tries to goad him on . I think it my duty ( which nothing shall ...
... writes a Hes- sian officer.1 66 Arnold , too , was chafing in the camp , and longing for a chance , as usual , " to right himself , " by his sword . In a letter to Gates he tries to goad him on . I think it my duty ( which nothing shall ...
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... writes she , " which was already prepared for dinner , was immediately removed , and a bed placed in its stead for the general . terrified and trembling in a corner . The noise grew more alarming , and I was in a continual agony and ...
... writes she , " which was already prepared for dinner , was immediately removed , and a bed placed in its stead for the general . terrified and trembling in a corner . The noise grew more alarming , and I was in a continual agony and ...
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... writes one , we have learnt this valuable truth , that we are able to beat them by vigorous exertion , and that we are far superior in point of wiftness . We are in high spirits ; every action gives our troops fresh vigor , and a ...
... writes one , we have learnt this valuable truth , that we are able to beat them by vigorous exertion , and that we are far superior in point of wiftness . We are in high spirits ; every action gives our troops fresh vigor , and a ...
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... writes Washington in his letter of instruc- tions , " is of the utmost importance to America . The whole defence of the Delaware depends upon it ; and consequently all the enemy's hopes of keeping Philadelphia , and finally succeed- ing ...
... writes Washington in his letter of instruc- tions , " is of the utmost importance to America . The whole defence of the Delaware depends upon it ; and consequently all the enemy's hopes of keeping Philadelphia , and finally succeed- ing ...
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