Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam'S, 1863 |
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... fire in several places . For five days and nights the garrison was kept on the alert by the teasing fire of this battery . The object of Montgomery was to harass the town , and increase the dissatisfaction of the inhabitants . His flag ...
... fire in several places . For five days and nights the garrison was kept on the alert by the teasing fire of this battery . The object of Montgomery was to harass the town , and increase the dissatisfaction of the inhabitants . His flag ...
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Washington Irving. 1776. ] FIRE SHIPS . 281 them a visit on their island . For that end we are preparing fourteen fire - ships to go into their fleet , some of which are ready charged and fitted to sail , and I hope soon to have them all ...
Washington Irving. 1776. ] FIRE SHIPS . 281 them a visit on their island . For that end we are preparing fourteen fire - ships to go into their fleet , some of which are ready charged and fitted to sail , and I hope soon to have them all ...
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... fire to enfilade and dis- lodge them . A barbette battery on the cliffs of the Jersey shore , left of the ferry , fired down upon the frigate , but with little effect . Colonel Magaw got down an eighteen - pounder to the lines near the ...
... fire to enfilade and dis- lodge them . A barbette battery on the cliffs of the Jersey shore , left of the ferry , fired down upon the frigate , but with little effect . Colonel Magaw got down an eighteen - pounder to the lines near the ...
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