The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Том 1Walton Book Company, 1930 |
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... possessed their full influ- ence over Mr. Washington . Stimulated by the enthusiasm of military genius , to take part ... possession of a tract of country claimed by Virginia , and had commenced a line of posts , to be extended from the ...
... possessed their full influ- ence over Mr. Washington . Stimulated by the enthusiasm of military genius , to take part ... possession of a tract of country claimed by Virginia , and had commenced a line of posts , to be extended from the ...
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... possession of the heights of Dorchester , and to fortify them . As the possession of this post would enable him to annoy the ships in the harbour and the soldiers in the town , he was persuaded that a general action would ensue . But if ...
... possession of the heights of Dorchester , and to fortify them . As the possession of this post would enable him to annoy the ships in the harbour and the soldiers in the town , he was persuaded that a general action would ensue . But if ...
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... possession of that country was believed to be all important ; and its present temper coun- tenanced the opinion , that its weight would be thrown into the scale of that party , which should first show a force in June . it sufficient for ...
... possession of that country was believed to be all important ; and its present temper coun- tenanced the opinion , that its weight would be thrown into the scale of that party , which should first show a force in June . it sufficient for ...
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