The History of the War: From the Commencement of the French Revolution to the Present Time, Volume 3 |
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Page 31
... a 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.
... a 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 41
... villages desolate - towns sacked— sovereigns selling their subjects - masters be- traying not only their servants but the very partners and children of their beds . This , and much more than this , was proved at the bar of both houses ...
... villages desolate - towns sacked— sovereigns selling their subjects - masters be- traying not only their servants but the very partners and children of their beds . This , and much more than this , was proved at the bar of both houses ...
Page 75
... villages and orchards close on the river Niagara , and strongly supported by artillery ; his left was towards a wood , having a considerable body of riflemen and Indians in front of it . These were first attacked , and after a sharp but ...
... villages and orchards close on the river Niagara , and strongly supported by artillery ; his left was towards a wood , having a considerable body of riflemen and Indians in front of it . These were first attacked , and after a sharp but ...
Page 78
... village of Benedict , on the right bank of the Patuxent , for the purpose of co - operating with real - admiral Cockburn in an attack on the enemy's flotilla under the command of commodore Barney . Admiral Cochrane landed the marines on ...
... village of Benedict , on the right bank of the Patuxent , for the purpose of co - operating with real - admiral Cockburn in an attack on the enemy's flotilla under the command of commodore Barney . Admiral Cochrane landed the marines on ...
Page 79
... village about five miles from this city without meeting with the enemy . At this place , however , they discovered the enemy strongly posted on the opposite side of the river , on very commanding heights , and formed in two lines , his ...
... village about five miles from this city without meeting with the enemy . At this place , however , they discovered the enemy strongly posted on the opposite side of the river , on very commanding heights , and formed in two lines , his ...
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