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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It was thus that the American army was actively employed until General Howe appeared with the British off Sandy Hook, about the end of June. As early as December, 1775, the attention of the British was drawn to the importance of ...
It was thus that the American army was actively employed until General Howe appeared with the British off Sandy Hook, about the end of June. As early as December, 1775, the attention of the British was drawn to the importance of ...
Page 339
Washington , in consequence , saw only what appeared an unnecessary and disgraceful flight , hazarding the safety , probably the very existence , of his army . But in this emergency he retained his self - composure .
Washington , in consequence , saw only what appeared an unnecessary and disgraceful flight , hazarding the safety , probably the very existence , of his army . But in this emergency he retained his self - composure .
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Almost simultaneously a movement was seen among the enemy's masses, and directly a strong body appeared as if about to be thrown against our right. General Greene no sooner saw the movement than he hurried forward Knox to a high ground ...
Almost simultaneously a movement was seen among the enemy's masses, and directly a strong body appeared as if about to be thrown against our right. General Greene no sooner saw the movement than he hurried forward Knox to a high ground ...
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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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