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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... French from that place . He had proceeded about thirteen miles , when he was met by some friendly Indians , who informed him that the French and their savage allies , " as numerous as the pigeons in the woods , " were advancing rapidly ...
... French from that place . He had proceeded about thirteen miles , when he was met by some friendly Indians , who informed him that the French and their savage allies , " as numerous as the pigeons in the woods , " were advancing rapidly ...
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... French admiral , and the other authorising him to call on the states from New Hampshire to New Jersey inclusive , for such aids of militia as he might deem necessary for the opera- tions of the allied arms . He determined to proceed ...
... French admiral , and the other authorising him to call on the states from New Hampshire to New Jersey inclusive , for such aids of militia as he might deem necessary for the opera- tions of the allied arms . He determined to proceed ...
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... French , I consented to stay , as I believed an offence offered at this crisis , might be attended with greater ill consequence , than another day's delay . They also informed me , that Shingiss could not get in his men ; and was ...
... French , I consented to stay , as I believed an offence offered at this crisis , might be attended with greater ill consequence , than another day's delay . They also informed me , that Shingiss could not get in his men ; and was ...
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