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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... entered the open country , General Washington de- termined to halt a few days on the south side of this river , make some show of resistance , and endeavour to collect such a force as would keep up the semblance of an army . His let ...
... entered the open country , General Washington de- termined to halt a few days on the south side of this river , make some show of resistance , and endeavour to collect such a force as would keep up the semblance of an army . His let ...
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... entering the Chesapeake , sailed up it with favourable winds , and entered Elk river , up which the admiral proceeded as high as it was safely navigable ; and on the 25th of August the troops were landed at the ferry . 1 1 These orders ...
... entering the Chesapeake , sailed up it with favourable winds , and entered Elk river , up which the admiral proceeded as high as it was safely navigable ; and on the 25th of August the troops were landed at the ferry . 1 1 These orders ...
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... entered the village , and made a considerable number of prisoners . Thus far the prospect was flattering . The attack had been made with great spirit ; several brigades had entered the town ; and such an impression had been made on the ...
... entered the village , and made a considerable number of prisoners . Thus far the prospect was flattering . The attack had been made with great spirit ; several brigades had entered the town ; and such an impression had been made on the ...
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