Life of George Washington, Količina 2Putnam, 1857 |
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Stran 399
... leave to suggest to your Excellency the propriety of sending a body of men to the Highlands or Peekskill , to secure the passes , prevent insurrection , and overawe the disaffected . " 66 Washington transmitted the letter to the ...
... leave to suggest to your Excellency the propriety of sending a body of men to the Highlands or Peekskill , to secure the passes , prevent insurrection , and overawe the disaffected . " 66 Washington transmitted the letter to the ...
Stran 464
... leave a fine and fertile region open to their ravages ; or a plentiful storehouse , from which they would draw voluntary supplies . A second move was necessary , again to avoid the danger of being inclosed between two rivers . Leaving ...
... leave a fine and fertile region open to their ravages ; or a plentiful storehouse , from which they would draw voluntary supplies . A second move was necessary , again to avoid the danger of being inclosed between two rivers . Leaving ...
Stran 503
... leave him 1,400 men , miserably provided in all things . I saw him in that gloomy period ; dined with him , and attentively marked his aspect ; always grave and thoughtful , he appeared at that time pensive and solemn in the extreme ...
... leave him 1,400 men , miserably provided in all things . I saw him in that gloomy period ; dined with him , and attentively marked his aspect ; always grave and thoughtful , he appeared at that time pensive and solemn in the extreme ...
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