Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 242
... American troops , and began to ascend the hill ; but they moved very slowly , as their object was to draw the attention of the American commander from his left , and give General Clinton opportunity to gain the rear of the American ...
... American troops , and began to ascend the hill ; but they moved very slowly , as their object was to draw the attention of the American commander from his left , and give General Clinton opportunity to gain the rear of the American ...
Page 253
... American troops , that they fled whenever the enemy appeared . The new position of the general's quarters on the heights of Haerlem , was such as to allow of frequent skirmishes with the enemy , which he thought might have some ...
... American troops , that they fled whenever the enemy appeared . The new position of the general's quarters on the heights of Haerlem , was such as to allow of frequent skirmishes with the enemy , which he thought might have some ...
Page 255
... American camp . The left column was led by General Howe in person , while the other was led by General Clinton . A distant cannonade was kept up with but little effect on either side . McDougall's detachment , on the American right ...
... American camp . The left column was led by General Howe in person , while the other was led by General Clinton . A distant cannonade was kept up with but little effect on either side . McDougall's detachment , on the American right ...
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