The Works of Alexander Hamilton: Comprising His Correspondence, and His Political and Official Writings, Exclusive of the Federalist, Civil and Military, Volume 1C. S. Francis, 1851 |
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... force into the field previous to their movements , it must be extremely difficult for them to advance or retreat . The latter , indeed , may be assisted by the works they are throw- ing up . Their attempt upon the Delaware is far from ...
... force into the field previous to their movements , it must be extremely difficult for them to advance or retreat . The latter , indeed , may be assisted by the works they are throw- ing up . Their attempt upon the Delaware is far from ...
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... force to be thus divided , that one part after another might be cut to pieces ? Since the affair at Peekskill , their views this way seem to be less probable . It was , doubtless , unmilitary to warn us of our danger . They will also ...
... force to be thus divided , that one part after another might be cut to pieces ? Since the affair at Peekskill , their views this way seem to be less probable . It was , doubtless , unmilitary to warn us of our danger . They will also ...
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... force , to act against that part which is under him . We shall then be certain that Burgoyne cannot proceed , and that a small force of continental troops will be sufficient for that partisan war which he must carry on the rest of the ...
... force , to act against that part which is under him . We shall then be certain that Burgoyne cannot proceed , and that a small force of continental troops will be sufficient for that partisan war which he must carry on the rest of the ...
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... force sufficient for the foregoing part of the cam- paign , to maintain such a superiority over the main army of the enemy as effectually to hinder them from attaining any of their purposes . And , to the northward , with the ...
... force sufficient for the foregoing part of the cam- paign , to maintain such a superiority over the main army of the enemy as effectually to hinder them from attaining any of their purposes . And , to the northward , with the ...
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... force , and a large body of spirited militia , many of them , from their services during the last campaign , pretty ... forces , and enables us to strike with our united ET . 20. ] 33 CORRESPONDENCE .
... force , and a large body of spirited militia , many of them , from their services during the last campaign , pretty ... forces , and enables us to strike with our united ET . 20. ] 33 CORRESPONDENCE .
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