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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But victory alone could restore them to that situation — and victory would give
them independence . The hazard was the same ; and since the risk of every thing
was unavoidable , the most valuable object ought , in common justice , and ...
But victory alone could restore them to that situation — and victory would give
them independence . The hazard was the same ; and since the risk of every thing
was unavoidable , the most valuable object ought , in common justice , and ...
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a respectable force into the field early in the spring , with all the earnestness
which was suggested by his situation , and zeal for the service . In Connecticut
and Massachusetts , the country was laid off into districts , each of which was
required ...
a respectable force into the field early in the spring , with all the earnestness
which was suggested by his situation , and zeal for the service . In Connecticut
and Massachusetts , the country was laid off into districts , each of which was
required ...
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situation , however , was not discerned that evening , as the frigates which were
able to approach the fort , and the batteries from the Pennsylvania shore , kept up
an incessant fire on the garrison , till night put an end to the cannonade .
situation , however , was not discerned that evening , as the frigates which were
able to approach the fort , and the batteries from the Pennsylvania shore , kept up
an incessant fire on the garrison , till night put an end to the cannonade .
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