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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His numbers were not sufficient to render success probable, according to any
common principle of calculation; and the prospect of their being diminished might
be rationally entertained. But, relying on their courage, on himself and his fortune,
...
His numbers were not sufficient to render success probable, according to any
common principle of calculation; and the prospect of their being diminished might
be rationally entertained. But, relying on their courage, on himself and his fortune,
...
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It was a bold , and at one period , promised to be a successful effort to annex that
extensive province to the United Colonies ... in the assault of the 31st December ,
it is probable the expedition would have been crowned with complete success .
It was a bold , and at one period , promised to be a successful effort to annex that
extensive province to the United Colonies ... in the assault of the 31st December ,
it is probable the expedition would have been crowned with complete success .
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those who were entrusted with the execution of its several parts , was
indispensable to its success . Major General Stephens , who commanded the
right division of the left wing , was cashiered for misconduct on the retreat , and
for intoxication ...
those who were entrusted with the execution of its several parts , was
indispensable to its success . Major General Stephens , who commanded the
right division of the left wing , was cashiered for misconduct on the retreat , and
for intoxication ...
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