Life of George Washington, Količina 2Bohn, 1856 |
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... remained for a fortnight ; the anxious commander incessantly apprehending an attack . At length a partial supply from the Jerseys put an end to this imminent risk . Washington's secretary , Reed , who had been the confidant of his ...
... remained for a fortnight ; the anxious commander incessantly apprehending an attack . At length a partial supply from the Jerseys put an end to this imminent risk . Washington's secretary , Reed , who had been the confidant of his ...
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... remained within their lines , diligently strengthen- ing them ; the besiegers having received further sup- plies of ammunition , were growing impatient of a state of inactivity . Towards the latter part of August there were rumors from ...
... remained within their lines , diligently strengthen- ing them ; the besiegers having received further sup- plies of ammunition , were growing impatient of a state of inactivity . Towards the latter part of August there were rumors from ...
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... remained with him , seven of whom were wounded . The prisoners were marched into the town and delivered over to General Prescott , the com- mandant . Their rough appearance , and rude equip- ments , were not likely to gain them favor in ...
... remained with him , seven of whom were wounded . The prisoners were marched into the town and delivered over to General Prescott , the com- mandant . Their rough appearance , and rude equip- ments , were not likely to gain them favor in ...
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... remained on the ground but the two he had collared . The veteran who records this exercise of military authority , seems at a loss which most to admire , the simplicity of the process or the vigor with which it was administered . " Here ...
... remained on the ground but the two he had collared . The veteran who records this exercise of military authority , seems at a loss which most to admire , the simplicity of the process or the vigor with which it was administered . " Here ...
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... remained , he busied himself in improving the defences . Of the constant anxiety , yet enduring hope , with which Washington watched this hazardous enterprise , we have evidence in his various letters . To Arnold , when at Point Levi ...
... remained , he busied himself in improving the defences . Of the constant anxiety , yet enduring hope , with which Washington watched this hazardous enterprise , we have evidence in his various letters . To Arnold , when at Point Levi ...
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