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 73
... ington , at the head of his regiment , and with the honours of war , evacuated Fort Necessity , and took up the line of march in perfect order for Virginia . Fifty - eight of the Virginians , and two hun- dred of the French had been ...
... ington , at the head of his regiment , and with the honours of war , evacuated Fort Necessity , and took up the line of march in perfect order for Virginia . Fifty - eight of the Virginians , and two hun- dred of the French had been ...
Page 337
... ington to restore it to him ; otherwise , ' to use his own phrase , both he and Lord Stirling ( the seniors of Lafayette ) would be dis- graced . ' To spare his feelings , Washington suggested a com- promise . He sent Lee to join the ...
... ington to restore it to him ; otherwise , ' to use his own phrase , both he and Lord Stirling ( the seniors of Lafayette ) would be dis- graced . ' To spare his feelings , Washington suggested a com- promise . He sent Lee to join the ...
Page 385
... ington , having received considerable reinforcements , suddenly crossed the North River , and advanced towards New York ; that movement brought Sir Henry Clinton back to defend the place ; and , consequently , Washington proceeded no ...
... ington , having received considerable reinforcements , suddenly crossed the North River , and advanced towards New York ; that movement brought Sir Henry Clinton back to defend the place ; and , consequently , Washington proceeded no ...
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