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 |
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This first interview ended by Lord Howe obtaining a promise from Franklin , that he would draw up in writing a series of propositions on which he thought a good understanding between the mother country and the colonies might be based .
This first interview ended by Lord Howe obtaining a promise from Franklin , that he would draw up in writing a series of propositions on which he thought a good understanding between the mother country and the colonies might be based .
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The right , under the command of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave General Washington timely notice of his danger , and the whole army ...
The right , under the command of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave General Washington timely notice of his danger , and the whole army ...
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It is now ascertained that Lord Cornwallis, to avoid the necessity of a surrender, had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in the night of the 16th, with a part of his army, into the country. His plan was to leave sick and ...
It is now ascertained that Lord Cornwallis, to avoid the necessity of a surrender, had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in the night of the 16th, with a part of his army, into the country. His plan was to leave sick and ...
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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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