Life of George Washington, Količina 2Putnam, 1857 |
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... discovered . " It appeared , however , on inquiry , " says Washington , " that a confidant had been among the papers before my messenger arrived . ” The letter was deciphered . It gave a descrip tion of the army . The doctor made an ...
... discovered . " It appeared , however , on inquiry , " says Washington , " that a confidant had been among the papers before my messenger arrived . ” The letter was deciphered . It gave a descrip tion of the army . The doctor made an ...
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Washington Irving. tion of the army . The doctor made an awkward defense , protesting that he had given an exaggerated account of the American force , for the purpose of deterring the enemy from attacking the American lines in their ...
Washington Irving. tion of the army . The doctor made an awkward defense , protesting that he had given an exaggerated account of the American force , for the purpose of deterring the enemy from attacking the American lines in their ...
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