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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... British army . At that time , the army under the immediate orders of General Washington did not exceed four thousand effec tive men . On the 18th of June , Sir Henry Clinton returned from South Carolina , with about four thousand men ...
... British army . At that time , the army under the immediate orders of General Washington did not exceed four thousand effec tive men . On the 18th of June , Sir Henry Clinton returned from South Carolina , with about four thousand men ...
Page 423
... British army , retreated precipitately during the night , leaving behind him part of the stores , which were next day de- stroyed by Colonel Simcoe . The baron did not halt until he was thirty miles from Point of Fork . In Virginia ...
... British army , retreated precipitately during the night , leaving behind him part of the stores , which were next day de- stroyed by Colonel Simcoe . The baron did not halt until he was thirty miles from Point of Fork . In Virginia ...
Page 441
... army. They have this day held an interview with the British oflicers on the part of Lord Cornwallis; the terms of capitulation are settled; and being confirmed by the commanders of both armies, the royal troops are to march out to ...
... army. They have this day held an interview with the British oflicers on the part of Lord Cornwallis; the terms of capitulation are settled; and being confirmed by the commanders of both armies, the royal troops are to march out to ...
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| Title | 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 Washington |
| Author | John Frost |
| Publisher | Leary & Getz, 1857 |
| Original from | Indiana University |
| Digitized | 11 Jun 2012 |
| Length | 588 pages |
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