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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Page 377
... communication between the island and the Jersey coast , General Washington , notwithstanding the enfeebled condition of his army , resolved to attack the garrison , and appointed Lord Stir- ling to conduct the enterprise . The night of ...
... communication between the island and the Jersey coast , General Washington , notwithstanding the enfeebled condition of his army , resolved to attack the garrison , and appointed Lord Stir- ling to conduct the enterprise . The night of ...
Page 386
... communication between Canada and New York , by the Lakes Champlain and George , and the river Hudson . West Point was considered a principal key of that communication ; and , by the appointment to the command of it , Arnold was put into ...
... communication between Canada and New York , by the Lakes Champlain and George , and the river Hudson . West Point was considered a principal key of that communication ; and , by the appointment to the command of it , Arnold was put into ...
Page 451
... communication ; and he re- quested of Washington a passport for the person who was to deliver it . Washington immediately forwarded the communications to Con- gress ; but as the bill to enable the king to conclude peace with America had ...
... communication ; and he re- quested of Washington a passport for the person who was to deliver it . Washington immediately forwarded the communications to Con- gress ; but as the bill to enable the king to conclude peace with America had ...
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