Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1857 |
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... thought it best to be decisive on the occasion , as did the generals whom I consulted thereon . " For the sake of continuity we will anticipate a few facts connected with the story of Ethan Allen . Within a few weeks after the preceding ...
... thought it best to be decisive on the occasion , as did the generals whom I consulted thereon . " For the sake of continuity we will anticipate a few facts connected with the story of Ethan Allen . Within a few weeks after the preceding ...
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... thought , knowing the ice would not last , a favorable opportunity to make an assault upon the troops in town . I proposed it in council ; but behold , though we had been waiting all the year for this favor- able event , the enterprise ...
... thought , knowing the ice would not last , a favorable opportunity to make an assault upon the troops in town . I proposed it in council ; but behold , though we had been waiting all the year for this favor- able event , the enterprise ...
Stran 342
... thought proper previously to send to town for a fresh supply , if it could possibly be procured , and ordered my ... thoughts of defense . His report was flattering . I then determined to maintain the post at all risks , and passed the ...
... thought proper previously to send to town for a fresh supply , if it could possibly be procured , and ordered my ... thoughts of defense . His report was flattering . I then determined to maintain the post at all risks , and passed the ...
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