CollectionsMassachusetts Historical Society., 1806 - Massachusetts For the statement above quoted, also for full bibliographical information regarding this publication, and for the contents of the volumes [1st ser.] v. 1- 7th series, v. 5, cf. Griffin, Bibl. of Amer. hist. society. 2d edition, 1907, p. 346-360. |
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Page 94
... enemy's hands , and the heavy artillery to be sent off , excepting one iron twelve pounder . The General and his troops retired to a barrack , two miles and a half from the town ; the enemy cannonaded it , and wounded one man . General ...
... enemy's hands , and the heavy artillery to be sent off , excepting one iron twelve pounder . The General and his troops retired to a barrack , two miles and a half from the town ; the enemy cannonaded it , and wounded one man . General ...
Page 167
... enemy began to cross Ashley - ferry : their advanced party , composed of light infantry , cavalry , and savages , took post half a mile from the ferry . Count Polaski , after reconnoitring them , left a detachment to watch their motions ...
... enemy began to cross Ashley - ferry : their advanced party , composed of light infantry , cavalry , and savages , took post half a mile from the ferry . Count Polaski , after reconnoitring them , left a detachment to watch their motions ...
Page 190
... enemy's ca- valry , and well supported on the flanks as they were ordered , by Colonel Potterfield , who beat back the enemy's horse , and was himself unfortunately wounded ; but the enemy's infantry advancing , with a very heavy fire ...
... enemy's ca- valry , and well supported on the flanks as they were ordered , by Colonel Potterfield , who beat back the enemy's horse , and was himself unfortunately wounded ; but the enemy's infantry advancing , with a very heavy fire ...
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CONSTITUTION of the Historical Society | 1 |
A Topographical Description of Surrinam | 61 |
Dr Churchs Examination before the House of Representatives | 84 |
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