The Life of George Washington, Količina 4John B. Alden, 1887 |
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Stran 13
... position . Nay , he availed himself of that position to aid his specu- lations , and sometimes made temporary use of the public moneys passing through his hands . In his impatience to be rich , he at one time thought of taking command ...
... position . Nay , he availed himself of that position to aid his specu- lations , and sometimes made temporary use of the public moneys passing through his hands . In his impatience to be rich , he at one time thought of taking command ...
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... position on Charleston Neck , a few miles above the town . Admiral Arbuthnot soon showed an intention of introducing his ships into the harbor ; barricading their waists , anchoring them in a situation where they might take advan tage ...
... position on Charleston Neck , a few miles above the town . Admiral Arbuthnot soon showed an intention of introducing his ships into the harbor ; barricading their waists , anchoring them in a situation where they might take advan tage ...
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... position where his ships might be abreast , and form a cross - fire with the batteries of Fort Moultrie , where Colonel Pinckney commanded . Washington was informed of these facts by let- ters from his former aide - de - camp , Colonel ...
... position where his ships might be abreast , and form a cross - fire with the batteries of Fort Moultrie , where Colonel Pinckney commanded . Washington was informed of these facts by let- ters from his former aide - de - camp , Colonel ...
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... position near Fort Johnston , just without the range of the shot from the Amer- ican batteries . After the passage of the ships , Colonel Pinckney and a part of the garrison with- drew from Fort Moultrie . The enemy had by this time ...
... position near Fort Johnston , just without the range of the shot from the Amer- ican batteries . After the passage of the ships , Colonel Pinckney and a part of the garrison with- drew from Fort Moultrie . The enemy had by this time ...
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... position that afternoon , prepared to withstand an encoun- ter , though not to seek one . All night his camp fires lighted up the Short Hills , and he remained on the alert , expecting to be assailed in the morn- ing ; but in the ...
... position that afternoon , prepared to withstand an encoun- ter , though not to seek one . All night his camp fires lighted up the Short Hills , and he remained on the alert , expecting to be assailed in the morn- ing ; but in the ...
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