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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... took a well chosen position on the north side of Elizabeth river , at the Great Bridge , where it was neces- sary for the provincials to cross in order to reach Norfolk ; at which place he had established himself in some force . Here he ...
... took a well chosen position on the north side of Elizabeth river , at the Great Bridge , where it was neces- sary for the provincials to cross in order to reach Norfolk ; at which place he had established himself in some force . Here he ...
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... took place on both sides , in the course of which the Augusta took fire , and it was found impracticable to extinguish the flames . Most of the men were taken out , the frigates with- drawn , and the Merlin set on fire ; after which the ...
... took place on both sides , in the course of which the Augusta took fire , and it was found impracticable to extinguish the flames . Most of the men were taken out , the frigates with- drawn , and the Merlin set on fire ; after which the ...
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... took the road which leads up the Delaware , and consequently diverges from Barren - hill . After marching some distance , he inclined to the left , and passing White Marsh , where several roads unite , took one leading to Plymouth ...
... took the road which leads up the Delaware , and consequently diverges from Barren - hill . After marching some distance , he inclined to the left , and passing White Marsh , where several roads unite , took one leading to Plymouth ...
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