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 432
... continued till night . Both sustained considerable damage . The fleets continued in sight of each other for five days ; but De Grasse's object was not to fight unless to cover Chesapeake Bay ; and Admiral Graves , owing to the ...
... continued till night . Both sustained considerable damage . The fleets continued in sight of each other for five days ; but De Grasse's object was not to fight unless to cover Chesapeake Bay ; and Admiral Graves , owing to the ...
Page 446
... continued off the Chesapeake , the French fleet , consisting of thirty - six sail of the line , satisfied with the advantage already gained , lay at anchor in the bay without making any movement whatever . The grand error of the British ...
... continued off the Chesapeake , the French fleet , consisting of thirty - six sail of the line , satisfied with the advantage already gained , lay at anchor in the bay without making any movement whatever . The grand error of the British ...
Page 559
... continued to receive the most flattering addresses from legislative bodies , and various classes of his fellow - citizens .. same . During the eight years ' administration of Washington , the United States enjoyed prosperity and ...
... continued to receive the most flattering addresses from legislative bodies , and various classes of his fellow - citizens .. same . During the eight years ' administration of Washington , the United States enjoyed prosperity and ...
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