The Life of Lieutenant-General Sir John Moore, K.B.J. Murray, 1834 |
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... glad tidings arrived that the Duke of Argyle had obtained an ensigncy in the 51st regiment for young John . His joy was boundless , but as he was only fifteen years of age , leave of absence from 14 [ 1776 . LIFE OF SIR JOHN MOORE .
... glad tidings arrived that the Duke of Argyle had obtained an ensigncy in the 51st regiment for young John . His joy was boundless , but as he was only fifteen years of age , leave of absence from 14 [ 1776 . LIFE OF SIR JOHN MOORE .
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James Carrick Moore. only fifteen years of age , leave of absence from the regiment then at Minorca was ob- tained , and he continued some months longer with his father , and acquired the Italian lan- .guage . The party repassed the Alps ...
James Carrick Moore. only fifteen years of age , leave of absence from the regiment then at Minorca was ob- tained , and he continued some months longer with his father , and acquired the Italian lan- .guage . The party repassed the Alps ...
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... regimental duties , the nightly watches , and all the military forms to prevent surprises , and secure the garrison . Murray was a man of high character , and a strict disciplinarian , but of a violent temper . Moore , however ...
... regimental duties , the nightly watches , and all the military forms to prevent surprises , and secure the garrison . Murray was a man of high character , and a strict disciplinarian , but of a violent temper . Moore , however ...
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... regiment and the officers . He was pleased with the island , and expressed surprise that some officers should think it dull ; which irksome feeling , his cheerful temper , and the studies prosecuted by his father's admonitions ...
... regiment and the officers . He was pleased with the island , and expressed surprise that some officers should think it dull ; which irksome feeling , his cheerful temper , and the studies prosecuted by his father's admonitions ...
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... regiment for immediate service . Lord North , the prime minister , accepted the offer ; the regiment was raised , and the Duke ob- tained the commission of captain ; he also seized this opportunity of getting promotion for his young ...
... regiment for immediate service . Lord North , the prime minister , accepted the offer ; the regiment was raised , and the Duke ob- tained the commission of captain ; he also seized this opportunity of getting promotion for his young ...
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