The Life of George Washington, Količina 4Merrill & Baker, 1920 |
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... force . It was a brilliant achievement which they held out to tempt the youthful commander , but he remained undazzled . He would not , for the sake of personal distinction , lavish the lives of the brave men confided to him ; but would ...
... force . It was a brilliant achievement which they held out to tempt the youthful commander , but he remained undazzled . He would not , for the sake of personal distinction , lavish the lives of the brave men confided to him ; but would ...
Stran 242
... force of six frigates , to protect the com- merce of the United States against the cruisers of this piratical power . The bill met with strenuous opposition . The force would require time to prepare it ; and would then be insuffi cient ...
... force of six frigates , to protect the com- merce of the United States against the cruisers of this piratical power . The bill met with strenuous opposition . The force would require time to prepare it ; and would then be insuffi cient ...
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... force .. .ii . 114 concerning French prizes .. ..iv . 221 in command of Long Island .. ... ii . 125 succeeds Jefferson as secretary of crosses to Long Island .. ... ij . 125 state ... ..iv . 239 in favor of abandoning New York.ii. to be ...
... force .. .ii . 114 concerning French prizes .. ..iv . 221 in command of Long Island .. ... ii . 125 succeeds Jefferson as secretary of crosses to Long Island .. ... ij . 125 state ... ..iv . 239 in favor of abandoning New York.ii. to be ...
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