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 93
... Williamsburg to arrange a plan of operations with the governor . He passed through Frede- ricksburg on the 5th of October , but he had not reached Williams- burg when he was overtaken by an express from Colonel Stephen , informing him ...
... Williamsburg to arrange a plan of operations with the governor . He passed through Frede- ricksburg on the 5th of October , but he had not reached Williams- burg when he was overtaken by an express from Colonel Stephen , informing him ...
Page 115
... Williamsburg , which may not brook delay . " " Is this the noble steed which was given you by the dying Braddock , on the fatal field of the Monongahela ? and this the ser- vant which he bequeathed you at the same time ? " Washington ...
... Williamsburg , which may not brook delay . " " Is this the noble steed which was given you by the dying Braddock , on the fatal field of the Monongahela ? and this the ser- vant which he bequeathed you at the same time ? " Washington ...
Page 180
... Williamsburg , and placed on board one of his majesty's ships in the river , roused the indignation , and kindled the martial spirit of the whole colony The independent companies flew instantly to their arms , and resolved to march to ...
... Williamsburg , and placed on board one of his majesty's ships in the river , roused the indignation , and kindled the martial spirit of the whole colony The independent companies flew instantly to their arms , and resolved to march to ...
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