Life of George Washington, Količina 4G. P. Putnam, 1865 - 479 strani |
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... British and American lines , which had been the scene of part of the past year's campaign . Being often for aged , its inhabitants had become belligerent in their habits , and quick to retaliate on all marauders . In this region , about ...
... British and American lines , which had been the scene of part of the past year's campaign . Being often for aged , its inhabitants had become belligerent in their habits , and quick to retaliate on all marauders . In this region , about ...
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... British lines had hitherto saved it from attack . The country now was covered with snow ; troops could be rapidly transported on sleighs ; and it was determined that Young's house should be surprised , and this rebel nest broken up . On ...
... British lines had hitherto saved it from attack . The country now was covered with snow ; troops could be rapidly transported on sleighs ; and it was determined that Young's house should be surprised , and this rebel nest broken up . On ...
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... British domination , but others would be favorable . There was a large class , too , that had been born or had passed much of their lives in England , who retained for it a filial affection , spoke of it as home , and sent their ...
... British domination , but others would be favorable . There was a large class , too , that had been born or had passed much of their lives in England , who retained for it a filial affection , spoke of it as home , and sent their ...
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... British and Hessian troops , under Lord Rawdon , rein- forcements for Sir Henry Clinton . It seemed evident the enemy intended to push their operations with vigor at the South ; per- haps , to make it the principal theatre of the war ...
... British and Hessian troops , under Lord Rawdon , rein- forcements for Sir Henry Clinton . It seemed evident the enemy intended to push their operations with vigor at the South ; per- haps , to make it the principal theatre of the war ...
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... requires a brief notice of the operations of Sir Henry Clinton in that quarter . * Letter to Joseph Jones . Sparks , vii . 67 . CHAPTER V. SIEGE OF CHARLESTON CONTINUED BRITISH SHIPS ENTER THE 42 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... requires a brief notice of the operations of Sir Henry Clinton in that quarter . * Letter to Joseph Jones . Sparks , vii . 67 . CHAPTER V. SIEGE OF CHARLESTON CONTINUED BRITISH SHIPS ENTER THE 42 [ 1780 . LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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