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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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 .
Page 340
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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In November of this year , he presented a minute report to Congress of the state of the army , by which it appeared that his whole force , the names which appeared on his muster - rolls , ( which , as is universally the case ...
In November of this year , he presented a minute report to Congress of the state of the army , by which it appeared that his whole force , the names which appeared on his muster - rolls , ( which , as is universally the case ...
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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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