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 1 |
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The motions of General Howe were anxiously watched , not only for the purposes
of security , and of avoiding a general action , but in order to seize any occasion
which might present itself of engaging his out - posts with advantage . While the ...
The motions of General Howe were anxiously watched , not only for the purposes
of security , and of avoiding a general action , but in order to seize any occasion
which might present itself of engaging his out - posts with advantage . While the ...
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Burgoyne had received early intimation of the arrival of St. Leger before fort
Schuyler ; and was aware of the advantage to be derived from an immediate and
rapid movement down the Hudson . But the obstacles to his progress multiplied
daily ...
Burgoyne had received early intimation of the arrival of St. Leger before fort
Schuyler ; and was aware of the advantage to be derived from an immediate and
rapid movement down the Hudson . But the obstacles to his progress multiplied
daily ...
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This delay , in the event so fatal , but then deemed so propitious to the American
arms , was employed to the utmost advantage in improving the defences of
Charleston . The legislature had enabled the executive to employ slaves to work
on ...
This delay , in the event so fatal , but then deemed so propitious to the American
arms , was employed to the utmost advantage in improving the defences of
Charleston . The legislature had enabled the executive to employ slaves to work
on ...
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