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 Washington |
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He was then an officer in the forty - third regi . ment of foot , of the regular British army stationed at Boston . The following extract from his letter to Washington called forth the reply which is given below .
He was then an officer in the forty - third regi . ment of foot , of the regular British army stationed at Boston . The following extract from his letter to Washington called forth the reply which is given below .
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ment might deem satisfactory . On the introduction of this measuic . Lord North exposed himself to a hot fire from his usual supporters , who branded the attempt as grossly inconsistent with all his former measures , So warmly was he ...
ment might deem satisfactory . On the introduction of this measuic . Lord North exposed himself to a hot fire from his usual supporters , who branded the attempt as grossly inconsistent with all his former measures , So warmly was he ...
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Wyoming , a flourishing settle. ment on the Pennsylvania frontier , was suddenly assailed , the slender militia force which defended it overpowered , and the inhabitants exposed ...
Wyoming , a flourishing settle. ment on the Pennsylvania frontier , was suddenly assailed , the slender militia force which defended it overpowered , and the inhabitants exposed ...
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