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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Page 239
In the midst of his preparations for the approaching conflict , che general received intelligence , through Congress , of the brilliant successes of the American arms in South Carolina ; these he promptly announced , in his orders ...
In the midst of his preparations for the approaching conflict , che general received intelligence , through Congress , of the brilliant successes of the American arms in South Carolina ; these he promptly announced , in his orders ...
Page 315
The arms to be piled by word of command from their own officers . A free passage to be granted to the army under Lieutenantgeneral Burgoyne to Great Britain , upon condition of not serving again in North America during the present ...
The arms to be piled by word of command from their own officers . A free passage to be granted to the army under Lieutenantgeneral Burgoyne to Great Britain , upon condition of not serving again in North America during the present ...
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The success of her arms drew over to the British cause all those who are ever ready to take part with the strongest , and discouraged and intimidated the friends of American independence . After gaining possession of Charleston ...
The success of her arms drew over to the British cause all those who are ever ready to take part with the strongest , and discouraged and intimidated the friends of American independence . After gaining possession of Charleston ...
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