Annals of the Congress of the United StatesGales and Seaton, 1854 - Law |
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... force on our troops at Plattsburg , of which regulars made a part only , the enemy , after a perseverance for many hours , was finally compelled to seek safety in a hasty retreat , with our gallant bands pressing upon him . On the Lakes ...
... force on our troops at Plattsburg , of which regulars made a part only , the enemy , after a perseverance for many hours , was finally compelled to seek safety in a hasty retreat , with our gallant bands pressing upon him . On the Lakes ...
Page 51
... force of blows , but inferior in sailing , to some of the American frigates ; and that there are but eighteen which , unless in smooth water , are equal to contend with the United States , leaving four hundred and fifty - one , out of ...
... force of blows , but inferior in sailing , to some of the American frigates ; and that there are but eighteen which , unless in smooth water , are equal to contend with the United States , leaving four hundred and fifty - one , out of ...
Page 57
... force which the enemy contem- 3d Class . Comprehending the direction of ordnance and transportation ; the general superintendence of the foundries , laboratories , armories , and other works con- nected with the naval ordnance ...
... force which the enemy contem- 3d Class . Comprehending the direction of ordnance and transportation ; the general superintendence of the foundries , laboratories , armories , and other works con- nected with the naval ordnance ...
Page 59
... force in the field , that the force is to be of this nation have been in the habit of believing reduced to an indefinite amount ; which contra- that draughts from the militia were not to be made diction in terms , inconsistency in ...
... force in the field , that the force is to be of this nation have been in the habit of believing reduced to an indefinite amount ; which contra- that draughts from the militia were not to be made diction in terms , inconsistency in ...
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... force of 142,000 men . contemplated by the committee as the necessary force with which you ought to open the next campaign , you have 109 , - 000 only ; for , sir , taking it for granted , that we have now only 40,000 regular troops in ...
... force of 142,000 men . contemplated by the committee as the necessary force with which you ought to open the next campaign , you have 109 , - 000 only ; for , sir , taking it for granted , that we have now only 40,000 regular troops in ...
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