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 98
... object of his mission , and obtained from the general his order in writing that Dagworthy should be subject to his command , he set out on his return . It is worthy of remark , that Washington only partially succeeded in the original object ...
... object of his mission , and obtained from the general his order in writing that Dagworthy should be subject to his command , he set out on his return . It is worthy of remark , that Washington only partially succeeded in the original object ...
Page 226
... object in view of overawing the southern colonists , and distracting the attention of General Washington . For this purpose a large fleet was fitted out in Ireland , under the command of Admiral Sir Peter Parker , and General Clinton ...
... object in view of overawing the southern colonists , and distracting the attention of General Washington . For this purpose a large fleet was fitted out in Ireland , under the command of Admiral Sir Peter Parker , and General Clinton ...
Page 399
... object of their arrival . All therefore that Congress could do , was to appoint a general to supersede General Gates . At the earnest recommendation of Washington , they elected Gene- ral Greene , who was soon to prove that the ...
... object of their arrival . All therefore that Congress could do , was to appoint a general to supersede General Gates . At the earnest recommendation of Washington , they elected Gene- ral Greene , who was soon to prove that the ...
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