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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CHAPTER VII January THE effect of the proclamation published by Lord and
General Howe on taking possession of New Jersey , was , in 1777 . a great
degree , counteracted by the conduct of the invading army . Fortunately for the
United ...
CHAPTER VII January THE effect of the proclamation published by Lord and
General Howe on taking possession of New Jersey , was , in 1777 . a great
degree , counteracted by the conduct of the invading army . Fortunately for the
United ...
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The frigates , in advance of the fleet , had not yet succeeded in their endeavours
to effect a passage through the lower double row of chevaux - de - frise . Though
no longer protected by the fort at Billingsport , they were defended by the water ...
The frigates , in advance of the fleet , had not yet succeeded in their endeavours
to effect a passage through the lower double row of chevaux - de - frise . Though
no longer protected by the fort at Billingsport , they were defended by the water ...
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The attempt to accomplish the object of the mission by corruption was wielded
with great effect ; and it was urged with equal force that should the United States
now break their faith with France , and treat on the footing of dependence , they ...
The attempt to accomplish the object of the mission by corruption was wielded
with great effect ; and it was urged with equal force that should the United States
now break their faith with France , and treat on the footing of dependence , they ...
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