Lives of the Presidents of the United States: With Biographical Notices of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence : Sketches of the Most Remarkable Events in the History of the Country, to which are Added the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States |
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... land on Dorchester shore , to attack our works . The hills and elevations in this vicinity are covered with spectators to witness deeds of horror in the expected conflict . His Excellency , General Washington , is present , ani- mating ...
... land on Dorchester shore , to attack our works . The hills and elevations in this vicinity are covered with spectators to witness deeds of horror in the expected conflict . His Excellency , General Washington , is present , ani- mating ...
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... land forces . Before the commencement of hostilities , an attempt was made at negociation . General Howe sent a letter by a flag , directed to " George Washington , Esq . " This the general refused to receive , as it did not recognise ...
... land forces . Before the commencement of hostilities , an attempt was made at negociation . General Howe sent a letter by a flag , directed to " George Washington , Esq . " This the general refused to receive , as it did not recognise ...
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... land forces , should be made against the British posts in Rhode Island . General Sullivan was appointed to the conduct of the American troops ; Count D'Estaing commanded the French fleet . The preparations for commencing the attack had ...
... land forces , should be made against the British posts in Rhode Island . General Sullivan was appointed to the conduct of the American troops ; Count D'Estaing commanded the French fleet . The preparations for commencing the attack had ...
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... land troops . The indignation of the people was raised to the highest pitch , by learning that Lord North had engaged sixteen thousand German mercenaries , to assist in subduing them . To cherish the hope of an amicable adjustment of ...
... land troops . The indignation of the people was raised to the highest pitch , by learning that Lord North had engaged sixteen thousand German mercenaries , to assist in subduing them . To cherish the hope of an amicable adjustment of ...
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... land at Corunna , in Spain , from which place he travelled over the mountains to Paris , where he arrived in February , 1780. He communicated the objects of his mission immediately , to Dr. Franklin , the American Envoy at Paris , and ...
... land at Corunna , in Spain , from which place he travelled over the mountains to Paris , where he arrived in February , 1780. He communicated the objects of his mission immediately , to Dr. Franklin , the American Envoy at Paris , and ...
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