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 288
... 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 fell back hastily towards the ...
... 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 fell back hastily towards the ...
Page 441
... Lord Cornwallis , to avoid the necessity of a surrender , had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in ... Lord Corn- wallis the general basis of the terms of capitulation which he deemed admissible , and allowed two hours ...
... Lord Cornwallis , to avoid the necessity of a surrender , had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in ... Lord Corn- wallis the general basis of the terms of capitulation which he deemed admissible , and allowed two hours ...
Page 441
... General Washington communicated to Lord Cornwallis the general basis of the terms of capitulation which he deemed admissible, and allowed two hours for his reply. Commissioners were soon after appointed to prepare the particular terms ...
... General Washington communicated to Lord Cornwallis the general basis of the terms of capitulation which he deemed admissible, and allowed two hours for his reply. Commissioners were soon after appointed to prepare the particular terms ...
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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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