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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... river . In the plan of attack which had been digested , it was proposed to cross in the night at M'Konkey's Ferry , about nine miles above Trenton ; to march down in two divisions , the one taking the river road , and the other the ...
... river . In the plan of attack which had been digested , it was proposed to cross in the night at M'Konkey's Ferry , about nine miles above Trenton ; to march down in two divisions , the one taking the river road , and the other the ...
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... river . The same cause prevented General Cadwallader from attacking the post at Mount Holly . With great difficulty a part of his infantry passed the river , but returned on its being found absolutely impracticable to cross with the ...
... river . The same cause prevented General Cadwallader from attacking the post at Mount Holly . With great difficulty a part of his infantry passed the river , but returned on its being found absolutely impracticable to cross with the ...
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... river . On the point nearest New York , some works had been constructed , which were garrisoned by four or five hundred men . A deep ditch , into which the water of the river flowed , having over it a drawbridge connected with a barred ...
... river . On the point nearest New York , some works had been constructed , which were garrisoned by four or five hundred men . A deep ditch , into which the water of the river flowed , having over it a drawbridge connected with a barred ...
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