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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... opinion , that , if independence were waived , a restoration of the ancient con- nexion between the two countries , on principles formerly deemed constitutional , was still practicable ; an opinion which would have an unfavourable ...
... opinion , that , if independence were waived , a restoration of the ancient con- nexion between the two countries , on principles formerly deemed constitutional , was still practicable ; an opinion which would have an unfavourable ...
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... opinion of those who were in favour of an immediate evacuation with such force , as to confirm the belief that it remained his own . The majority , who overruled this opinion , did not expect to be able to defend the city , permanently ...
... opinion of those who were in favour of an immediate evacuation with such force , as to confirm the belief that it remained his own . The majority , who overruled this opinion , did not expect to be able to defend the city , permanently ...
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... opinion that Sir Henry Clinton was willing to be overtaken , and wished for a general engagement . As his line of march , until he passed Crosswicks , led directly up the Delaware , General Washington found it necessary to make an ...
... opinion that Sir Henry Clinton was willing to be overtaken , and wished for a general engagement . As his line of march , until he passed Crosswicks , led directly up the Delaware , General Washington found it necessary to make an ...
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