The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volume 2Samuel Campbell, no. 124, Pearl-street, 1801 - United States "The following work is not confined to the contest between Great Britain and the United States of America, but includes all the other parts of the war which originated from that contest. ... The form of letters, instead of chapters, is not altogether imaginary, as the author, from his arrival in America in 1770, maintained a correspondence with gentlemen in London, Rotterdam and Paris, answering in general to the prefixed dates."--Preface. |
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... determined to march his troops to Johnson - hall , without delay : but gave Sir John ' till twelve at night to reconsider the matter , after which he would receive no proposals . At twelve an answer came from Sir John , in behalf of ...
... determined to march his troops to Johnson - hall , without delay : but gave Sir John ' till twelve at night to reconsider the matter , after which he would receive no proposals . At twelve an answer came from Sir John , in behalf of ...
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... determined to return home . His army did not now exceed eight hundred sick and well ; only seven hundred and thirty ... determination to return home , I take it for granted measures are taken to supply my place . Should not any body ...
... determined to return home . His army did not now exceed eight hundred sick and well ; only seven hundred and thirty ... determination to return home , I take it for granted measures are taken to supply my place . Should not any body ...
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... determined to dislodge them by destroying the same . Previous notice was given , that the women , children , and other innocent persons , might remove from the danger . ( Jan. 1. ) The entrance of the new year was signalized at four o ...
... determined to dislodge them by destroying the same . Previous notice was given , that the women , children , and other innocent persons , might remove from the danger . ( Jan. 1. ) The entrance of the new year was signalized at four o ...
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... determined to burn the vessels , orders were issued to fire the Inverness and cut her loose ; which being executed the marines in the utmost confusion , got on shore in the marsh , while the riflemen and field pieces were incessantly ...
... determined to burn the vessels , orders were issued to fire the Inverness and cut her loose ; which being executed the marines in the utmost confusion , got on shore in the marsh , while the riflemen and field pieces were incessantly ...
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... determined , " That no slaves be imported into any of the colonies . " They ordered ( April 10. ) a speech to be delivered to capt . White Eyes , whong they , no less than lord Dunmore , in compliance with the ex → pectation of the ...
... determined , " That no slaves be imported into any of the colonies . " They ordered ( April 10. ) a speech to be delivered to capt . White Eyes , whong they , no less than lord Dunmore , in compliance with the ex → pectation of the ...
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