The Life of George Washington, Količina 2American Publishers Corporation, 1890 |
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... west the main channel passes between it and Conanicut Island . The town of Newport is situated near the south end of the island , facing the west , with Conanicut Island in front of it . It was protected by batteries and a small naval ...
... west the main channel passes between it and Conanicut Island . The town of Newport is situated near the south end of the island , facing the west , with Conanicut Island in front of it . It was protected by batteries and a small naval ...
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... West Point . He now inquired whether any place had been assigned to him . He was told that he was to com- mand the left wing . The silence and evident chagrin with which the reply was received surprised Washington , and he was still ...
... West Point . He now inquired whether any place had been assigned to him . He was told that he was to com- mand the left wing . The silence and evident chagrin with which the reply was received surprised Washington , and he was still ...
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... west bank of the river Thames . The approach to it was defended by two forts on oppo- site sides of the river , and about a mile below the town ; Fort Trumbull on the west and Fort Griswold on the east side , on a height called Groton ...
... west bank of the river Thames . The approach to it was defended by two forts on oppo- site sides of the river , and about a mile below the town ; Fort Trumbull on the west and Fort Griswold on the east side , on a height called Groton ...
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