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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... commander - in - chief . Great , therefore , was the relief felt by the members , when John Adams , the leading representative of Massachusetts , " in discussing the question respecting the army then lying before Boston , made a motion ...
... commander - in - chief . Great , therefore , was the relief felt by the members , when John Adams , the leading representative of Massachusetts , " in discussing the question respecting the army then lying before Boston , made a motion ...
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... commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ally was very en- couraging to the Americans , but called for corresponding exertions on ...
... commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ally was very en- couraging to the Americans , but called for corresponding exertions on ...
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... repel a threatened invasion, Congress authorized the formation of a regular army. As soon as the adoption of this IUHHIR-HOME LT MOUNT VERNON. APPOINTED COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. 563 measure was probable,. LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
... repel a threatened invasion, Congress authorized the formation of a regular army. As soon as the adoption of this IUHHIR-HOME LT MOUNT VERNON. APPOINTED COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. 563 measure was probable,. LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
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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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