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 108
... fort . Montcalm immediately opened a heavy fire upon the remaining fort , and the brave Mercer having been killed by a cannon - ball , the garrison , dismayed by his loss , demanded a capitulation , and surrendered themselves , to the ...
... fort . Montcalm immediately opened a heavy fire upon the remaining fort , and the brave Mercer having been killed by a cannon - ball , the garrison , dismayed by his loss , demanded a capitulation , and surrendered themselves , to the ...
Page 229
... FORT MOULTRIE . 229 cepted early in the year , announcing the departure of this arma- ment , and its destination against the southern colonies . This gave the colonists an opportunity to be prepared for its reception . On Sullivan's ...
... FORT MOULTRIE . 229 cepted early in the year , announcing the departure of this arma- ment , and its destination against the southern colonies . This gave the colonists an opportunity to be prepared for its reception . On Sullivan's ...
Page 257
... FORT WASHINGTON . 257 Colonel Magaw replied that he would defend it to the last ex- tremity . This summons and the colonel's answer were communi- cated to General Washington , who had arrived at Fort Lee . In the silent hour of midnight ...
... FORT WASHINGTON . 257 Colonel Magaw replied that he would defend it to the last ex- tremity . This summons and the colonel's answer were communi- cated to General Washington , who had arrived at Fort Lee . In the silent hour of midnight ...
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