The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volume 3Books for Libraries Press, 1969 - United States |
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... escape impracticable , were abandoned by the crews and fired . The British how- ever confeffed , that the long and unexpected oppofition which they received from Red - bank and Mud - ifland , broke in upon their plans for the remainder ...
... escape impracticable , were abandoned by the crews and fired . The British how- ever confeffed , that the long and unexpected oppofition which they received from Red - bank and Mud - ifland , broke in upon their plans for the remainder ...
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... I have a variety of accounts , not only from prifoners who have made their escape , but from perfons who have left Philadel- 1777 . 1777. phia , that our private foldiers in your hands phia , AMERICAN 15 REVOLUTION .
... I have a variety of accounts , not only from prifoners who have made their escape , but from perfons who have left Philadel- 1777 . 1777. phia , that our private foldiers in your hands phia , AMERICAN 15 REVOLUTION .
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... escape . The British at length suspected , or had proof of her conduct , and fent a party to fecure her . She begged leave to dress herself before fhe was carried to the commander , and withdrew to an adjoin- ing room , from whence fhe ...
... escape . The British at length suspected , or had proof of her conduct , and fent a party to fecure her . She begged leave to dress herself before fhe was carried to the commander , and withdrew to an adjoin- ing room , from whence fhe ...
Contents
P 153 | 1 |
Howe p 3 Mudifland p 4reduced p 8 The | 11 |
their diftrefs p 12 Complaints of prifoners being illufed | 18 |
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