The History of the War: From the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Volume 3 |
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Page 9
... division of the great land- ed properties , the equal distribution of inhe- ritances , and the progress of vaccination , were the most powerful . It was by means of the influence of these causes , and by exaggerat- ing their success ...
... division of the great land- ed properties , the equal distribution of inhe- ritances , and the progress of vaccination , were the most powerful . It was by means of the influence of these causes , and by exaggerat- ing their success ...
Page 31
... ford passed to the right of the enemy , whom he drove from the village of St. Bois . higher up the river . General Hill moved Sir Thomas Picton at- tacked the left , while another division at- tacked the HISTORY OF THE WAR . 31.
... ford passed to the right of the enemy , whom he drove from the village of St. Bois . higher up the river . General Hill moved Sir Thomas Picton at- tacked the left , while another division at- tacked the HISTORY OF THE WAR . 31.
Page 32
... division at- tacked the centre . The enemy began a re- treat , but in excellent order , until Sir Row- land Hill came down upon their right . They were then put to a complete rout . The numbers on each side were about 40,000 ; and it ...
... division at- tacked the centre . The enemy began a re- treat , but in excellent order , until Sir Row- land Hill came down upon their right . They were then put to a complete rout . The numbers on each side were about 40,000 ; and it ...
Page 82
... division , consisting of 500 men , were over . The ensemble of the general move- ment was lost , and in a point which was of the last importance to the attack on the left bank of the river , although colonel Thornton , as your lordship ...
... division , consisting of 500 men , were over . The ensemble of the general move- ment was lost , and in a point which was of the last importance to the attack on the left bank of the river , although colonel Thornton , as your lordship ...
Page 91
... officers authorized to re- ceive him : the marshals and assessors were to determine the precincts of each class , so that the property in each division shall be as nearly equal as possible : in case of failure , HISTORY OF THE WAR . 91.
... officers authorized to re- ceive him : the marshals and assessors were to determine the precincts of each class , so that the property in each division shall be as nearly equal as possible : in case of failure , HISTORY OF THE WAR . 91.
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