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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction, Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Том 2C.P. Wayne., 1804 |
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... whole , ( for the Virginia regiment was not complete ) somewhat less than four hundred effective men . The regular captains objected to being commanded by a provincial officer , but , under existing circumstances , the dispute about ...
... whole , ( for the Virginia regiment was not complete ) somewhat less than four hundred effective men . The regular captains objected to being commanded by a provincial officer , but , under existing circumstances , the dispute about ...
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... whole day on the outside of the fort , encouraging the soldiers by his countenance and example . The enemy fought under cover of the trees and high grass , with which the country abounds . The engagement was con- tinued with great ...
... whole day on the outside of the fort , encouraging the soldiers by his countenance and example . The enemy fought under cover of the trees and high grass , with which the country abounds . The engagement was con- tinued with great ...
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... much we esteem their approbation , and as it ought to be , regard it as the voice of our country . Signed for the whole corps , GEO : WASHINGTON . " CHAP . I. soldiers engaged in the action , as € 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON . 11.
... much we esteem their approbation , and as it ought to be , regard it as the voice of our country . Signed for the whole corps , GEO : WASHINGTON . " CHAP . I. soldiers engaged in the action , as € 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON . 11.
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... whole army , that rains , sufficient to raise the waters might reasonably be counted on , and the whole force of the French would probably be collected for their reception ; a circumstance , which might render the success of the ...
... whole army , that rains , sufficient to raise the waters might reasonably be counted on , and the whole force of the French would probably be collected for their reception ; a circumstance , which might render the success of the ...
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... whole duty of carrying the orders of the commander in chief . Under these difficult circumstances , he manifested that coolness , that self possession , and fearless- ness of danger which ever distinguished him , and which are so ...
... whole duty of carrying the orders of the commander in chief . Under these difficult circumstances , he manifested that coolness , that self possession , and fearless- ness of danger which ever distinguished him , and which are so ...
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