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 285
... BRITISH . 285 While 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 ...
... BRITISH . 285 While 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 ...
Page 371
... British from St. John island , drew off his men , and retired in good order , carrying his wounded along with him . The British loss in killed and wounded was about one hundred and thirty ; that of the Ame- ricans , one hundred and ...
... British from St. John island , drew off his men , and retired in good order , carrying his wounded along with him . The British loss in killed and wounded was about one hundred and thirty ; that of the Ame- ricans , one hundred and ...
Page 391
... British since the sur- render of Charleston . Hitherto Congress had shown no forward- ness to enter into arrangements for a general exchange of prisoners . That body was aware of the great expense of recruiting the British army from ...
... British since the sur- render of Charleston . Hitherto Congress had shown no forward- ness to enter into arrangements for a general exchange of prisoners . That body was aware of the great expense of recruiting the British army from ...
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