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 94
... expected from an active and vigilant enemy , and the smallness of his numbers , compared with the services expected from him , may be gathered from the tenor of his letters to Governor Din- widdie . In one dated from Fredericksburg ...
... expected from an active and vigilant enemy , and the smallness of his numbers , compared with the services expected from him , may be gathered from the tenor of his letters to Governor Din- widdie . In one dated from Fredericksburg ...
Page 383
... expected from France . He met with a most cordial recep- tion both from Congress and the commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ...
... expected from France . He met with a most cordial recep- tion both from Congress and the commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ...
Page 420
... expected , numbers of them deserted . But , appealing to their honour , Lafayette at length suc- ceeded in inspiring his troops with the resolution of braving every danger , and enduring every privation in the cause of their country ...
... expected , numbers of them deserted . But , appealing to their honour , Lafayette at length suc- ceeded in inspiring his troops with the resolution of braving every danger , and enduring every privation in the cause of their country ...
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