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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... determined him to attempt the relief of Newport . He sailed from New York on the 6th of August ; and , on the 9th , appeared in sight of the French fleet , before intelligence of his departure could be re- ceived by the Admiral . At the ...
... determined him to attempt the relief of Newport . He sailed from New York on the 6th of August ; and , on the 9th , appeared in sight of the French fleet , before intelligence of his departure could be re- ceived by the Admiral . At the ...
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... determined to make one common cause with France against Great Britain . It was supposed that the two powers would be able to obtain a complete ascendency at sea ; and that their combined fleets would maintain a superiority on the ...
... determined to make one common cause with France against Great Britain . It was supposed that the two powers would be able to obtain a complete ascendency at sea ; and that their combined fleets would maintain a superiority on the ...
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... determined to risk a battle . It was believed that he might have crossed the Broad River , or have reached a moun- tainous country which was also near him , before he could have been overtaken ; and the superiority of his adversary was ...
... determined to risk a battle . It was believed that he might have crossed the Broad River , or have reached a moun- tainous country which was also near him , before he could have been overtaken ; and the superiority of his adversary was ...
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