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 451
... peace , he soon communicated to Washington copies of the votes of parlia- ment respecting peace ; and also a bill which had been introduced by the ministry to authorize his majesty to conclude a peace with the colonies of North America ...
... peace , he soon communicated to Washington copies of the votes of parlia- ment respecting peace ; and also a bill which had been introduced by the ministry to authorize his majesty to conclude a peace with the colonies of North America ...
Page 452
... peace were begun at Paris ; that the independence of the thirteen United States would be acknowledged ; and that Mr. Laurens was set at liberty ; and that passports were preparing for such Americans as had hitherto been detained ...
... peace were begun at Paris ; that the independence of the thirteen United States would be acknowledged ; and that Mr. Laurens was set at liberty ; and that passports were preparing for such Americans as had hitherto been detained ...
Page 528
... peace with the Creek Indians . General Lincoln , Mr. Griffin and Colonel Humphries had been deputed by him on this mission , soon after his inauguration . These met with McGillivray , and other chiefs of the nation , with about two ...
... peace with the Creek Indians . General Lincoln , Mr. Griffin and Colonel Humphries had been deputed by him on this mission , soon after his inauguration . These met with McGillivray , and other chiefs of the nation , with about two ...
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