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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... called a second council to deliberate on the farther defence Sept. 12 . of the city , which determined , by a large majority , that it had become not only prudent , but absolutely necessary to withdraw the army from New York . In ...
... called a second council to deliberate on the farther defence Sept. 12 . of the city , which determined , by a large majority , that it had become not only prudent , but absolutely necessary to withdraw the army from New York . In ...
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... called Mud island . On the opposite shore of Jersey , at a place called Red Bank , a fort had also been constructed which was defended with heavy artillery . In the deep channel between , or under cover of these batteries , several ...
... called Mud island . On the opposite shore of Jersey , at a place called Red Bank , a fort had also been constructed which was defended with heavy artillery . In the deep channel between , or under cover of these batteries , several ...
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... called to deliberate on their situation , took the bold resolution to abandon every thing but their arms and such provisions as the soldiers could carry ; and , by a forced march in the night up the river , to extricate them- selves ...
... called to deliberate on their situation , took the bold resolution to abandon every thing but their arms and such provisions as the soldiers could carry ; and , by a forced march in the night up the river , to extricate them- selves ...
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