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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He assembled a council of his principal officers , and it was resolved to make an attempt to gain the heights of Abraham , a lofty plain just above Quebec . « It was proposed to land the troops by night , at the foot of the rocks ...
He assembled a council of his principal officers , and it was resolved to make an attempt to gain the heights of Abraham , a lofty plain just above Quebec . « It was proposed to land the troops by night , at the foot of the rocks ...
Page 181
Still , before attempting any active measures , they determined , though with a few dissentient voices , to make another attempt at reconciliation , by a second solemn appeal to the king . Nor did they confine themselves to a petition ...
Still , before attempting any active measures , they determined , though with a few dissentient voices , to make another attempt at reconciliation , by a second solemn appeal to the king . Nor did they confine themselves to a petition ...
Page 441
It is now ascertained that Lord Cornwallis, to avoid the necessity of a surrender, had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in the night of the 16th, with a part of his army, into the country. His plan was to leave sick and ...
It is now ascertained that Lord Cornwallis, to avoid the necessity of a surrender, had determined on the bold attempt to make his escape in the night of the 16th, with a part of his army, into the country. His plan was to leave sick and ...
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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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