Life of George Washington, Količina 2P. F. Collier, 1901 |
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... strong fortress from which he had just been repulsed . " I have no thoughts , " writes he , " of leaving this proud town until I enter it in triumph . I am in the way of my duty , and I know no fear . " t Happy for him had he fallen at ...
... strong fortress from which he had just been repulsed . " I have no thoughts , " writes he , " of leaving this proud town until I enter it in triumph . I am in the way of my duty , and I know no fear . " t Happy for him had he fallen at ...
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... strong fortified camp of three thousand men , on the Island , imme- diately opposite to New York . The pass in these Highlands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judicious ...
... strong fortified camp of three thousand men , on the Island , imme- diately opposite to New York . The pass in these Highlands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judicious ...
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... strong redoubt , capable of holding three hundred men , was com- menced at Horen's Hook , commanding the pass at Hell Gate , so as to block up from the enemy's ships the passage between the mainland and Long Island . A regiment was ...
... strong redoubt , capable of holding three hundred men , was com- menced at Horen's Hook , commanding the pass at Hell Gate , so as to block up from the enemy's ships the passage between the mainland and Long Island . A regiment was ...
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... strong as possible . Heavy cannon were to be sent up to the forts in the Highlands ; which were to be enlarged and strengthened . In the midst of his schemes , Lee received orders from Congress to the command in Canada , vacant by the ...
... strong as possible . Heavy cannon were to be sent up to the forts in the Highlands ; which were to be enlarged and strengthened . In the midst of his schemes , Lee received orders from Congress to the command in Canada , vacant by the ...
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... strong posts , force the gates and works at the Neck , and let in the Roxbury troops . CHAPTER EIGHTEEN The Affair of Dorchester Heights - American and English Letters respecting it - A Laborious Night - Revelations at Daybreak- Howe in ...
... strong posts , force the gates and works at the Neck , and let in the Roxbury troops . CHAPTER EIGHTEEN The Affair of Dorchester Heights - American and English Letters respecting it - A Laborious Night - Revelations at Daybreak- Howe in ...
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5th Series advance affairs alarm Albany American arms army Arnold arrived artillery attack battery boats brave brigade British Brunswick Burgoyne camp Canada cannon Captain Clair Colonel Colonel Reed command commander-in-chief Congress Creek crossed defense Delaware detachment encamped endeavored enemy enemy's field-pieces fire fleet force Fort Edward Fort Montgomery Fort Washington garrison Gates George Clinton Governor guard guns Heath Hessians Highlands Hill horse Hudson hundred Indians ington James Clinton Jerseys King's Bridge Lake land letter Long Island Lord Stirling meantime ment miles military militia Mohawk River Montgomery morning night o'clock officers orders party pass Peekskill Philadelphia present prisoners Putnam quarters re-enforcements rear received reconnoiter regiment retreat riflemen river road Schuyler sent ships side Sir Henry Clinton Skenesborough soldiers soon spirit Staten Island stationed Sullivan thousand Ticonderoga tion tories town Trenton troops Tryon Tryon County Washington woods wounded writes York
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Stran 119 - America, and run through the whole period, from that time to this, and recollect the series of political events, the chain of causes and effects, I am surprised at the suddenness, as well as greatness of this revolution.
Stran 118 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.
Stran 187 - Mifflin likewise. The general instantly called in his pickets and sentinels, and set off for the ferry. By this time the tide had turned ; there was a strong wind from the northeast ; the boats with oars were insufficient to convey the troops ; those with sails could not make headway against wind and tide. There was some confusion at the ferry, and in the midst of it, General Mifflin came down with the whole covering party, adding to the embarrassment and uproar. " Good God ! General Mifflin ! "...
Stran 307 - It may be thought that I am going a good deal out of the line of my duty to adopt these measures or to advise thus freely. A character to lose, an estate to forfeit, the inestimable blessings of liberty at stake and a life devoted must be my excuse.
Stran 175 - Carpenter brought up two fieldpieces, which were placed on the side of the hill, so as to command the road and the only approach for some hundred yards.
Stran 194 - Men just dragged from the tender scenes of domestic life, unaccustomed to the din of arms, totally unacquainted with every kind of military skill (which...
Stran 305 - General Washington, for the character fits him. There is a natural firmness in some minds which cannot be unlocked by trifles, but which, when unlocked, discovers a cabinet of fortitude; and I reckon it among those kind of public blessings, which we do not immediately see, that God hath blessed him with uninterrupted health, and given him a mind that can even flourish upon care.
Stran 521 - Upward of one hundred men, women, and children have perished by the hands of the ruffians to whom, it is asserted, you have paid the price of blood.
Stran 445 - The evacuation of Ticonderoga and Mount Independence is an event of chagrin and surprise not apprehended, nor within the compass of my reasoning.
Stran 158 - That the troops may have an opportunity of attending public worship, as well as to take some rest after the great fatigue they have gone through, the general, in future, excuses them from fatigue duty on Sundays, except at the shipyards or on special occasions, until further orders.