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 2Walton Book Company, 1930 |
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... Major Beckwith , a member of his family , to sound the American government , and if possible , to ascertain its dispositions towards the two nations . Alluding to the negotiations which had been commenced in London , this gentleman ...
... Major Beckwith , a member of his family , to sound the American government , and if possible , to ascertain its dispositions towards the two nations . Alluding to the negotiations which had been commenced in London , this gentleman ...
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... Major Wyllys up the eastern side of that river ; and the right , under the com- mand of Major M'Millan , marched along a range of heights which commanded the right flank of the centre division . The columns had proceeded but a short ...
... Major Wyllys up the eastern side of that river ; and the right , under the com- mand of Major M'Millan , marched along a range of heights which commanded the right flank of the centre division . The columns had proceeded but a short ...
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... Major Clarke with his battalion was directed to cover the rear . These orders were executed , and a disorderly flight commenced . The pursuit was kept up about four miles , when , fortunately for the surviving Americans , that avidity ...
... Major Clarke with his battalion was directed to cover the rear . These orders were executed , and a disorderly flight commenced . The pursuit was kept up about four miles , when , fortunately for the surviving Americans , that avidity ...
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