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 199
... ARNOLD'S MARCH . 199 security , and peace , should they aid the common object of the united colonies . But Arnold relied on sterner agencies than these , and his sudden appearance near Quebec caused as much conster- nation in the ...
... ARNOLD'S MARCH . 199 security , and peace , should they aid the common object of the united colonies . But Arnold relied on sterner agencies than these , and his sudden appearance near Quebec caused as much conster- nation in the ...
Page 285
... Arnold and Silliman , which he might harass their rear . crossing the country , took post in their front , at Ridgefield . Gene- ral Wooster , being reinforced by Colonel Huntington , soon fell in with the rear of the enemy , and in a ...
... Arnold and Silliman , which he might harass their rear . crossing the country , took post in their front , at Ridgefield . Gene- ral Wooster , being reinforced by Colonel Huntington , soon fell in with the rear of the enemy , and in a ...
Page 416
... Arnold , while he destroyed a large quantity of military stores and other valuable property , stated his loss at only seven men killed and twenty - three wounded . Baron Steuben being in no condition to attack Arnold at Ports- mouth ...
... Arnold , while he destroyed a large quantity of military stores and other valuable property , stated his loss at only seven men killed and twenty - three wounded . Baron Steuben being in no condition to attack Arnold at Ports- mouth ...
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