Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1857 |
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Stran 220
... possession of . " If anything , " said Washington , " will induce the enemy to hazard an engagement , it will be our attempting to fortify those heights , as , in that event taking place , we shall be able to command a great part of the ...
... possession of . " If anything , " said Washington , " will induce the enemy to hazard an engagement , it will be our attempting to fortify those heights , as , in that event taking place , we shall be able to command a great part of the ...
Stran 233
... possession of the rebels , would aid them in carrying on the war . Crean Bush , a New York tory , was authorized to take possession of such goods , and put them on board of two of the transports . Under cover of his commission , he and ...
... possession of the rebels , would aid them in carrying on the war . Crean Bush , a New York tory , was authorized to take possession of such goods , and put them on board of two of the transports . Under cover of his commission , he and ...
Stran 392
... possession of Long Isl- and . British and Hessian troops garrisoned the works at Brooklyn , or were distributed at Bushwick , Newton , Hell Gate , and Flushing . Admiral Howe came up with the main body of the fleet , and an- chored ...
... possession of Long Isl- and . British and Hessian troops garrisoned the works at Brooklyn , or were distributed at Bushwick , Newton , Hell Gate , and Flushing . Admiral Howe came up with the main body of the fleet , and an- chored ...
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