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 79
... detachment . He was accordingly advised , by the general , to wait the arrival of Colonel Dunbar's detachment , which was two days ' march behind . On his manifesting a strong disinclination to be left behind , the doctor declared that ...
... detachment . He was accordingly advised , by the general , to wait the arrival of Colonel Dunbar's detachment , which was two days ' march behind . On his manifesting a strong disinclination to be left behind , the doctor declared that ...
Page 172
... detached parties to guard the approaches to the town , while the main body proceeded to destroy the arms , ammunition , and provi- sions , which were found in store . A detachment , sent forward to occupy a bridge , was surrounded by a ...
... detached parties to guard the approaches to the town , while the main body proceeded to destroy the arms , ammunition , and provi- sions , which were found in store . A detachment , sent forward to occupy a bridge , was surrounded by a ...
Page 217
... detachment on the heights , bravery , and perhaps necessity , determined them to adopt the latter course . The 5th of March , a day ominous for the soldiers of the king , arrived . It had memories of blood connected with it , and ...
... detachment on the heights , bravery , and perhaps necessity , determined them to adopt the latter course . The 5th of March , a day ominous for the soldiers of the king , arrived . It had memories of blood connected with it , and ...
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