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 255
... position . On perceiv- ing this , Washington withdrew his forces , on the 1st of November , towards North Castle , and took a strong position behind the river Croton , about two miles above his former encampment ; and so strongly did he ...
... position . On perceiv- ing this , Washington withdrew his forces , on the 1st of November , towards North Castle , and took a strong position behind the river Croton , about two miles above his former encampment ; and so strongly did he ...
Page 287
... position that they would be able to move at a moment's notice , either towards the Hudson or the Delaware , or , if necessary , fall back without loss to their fortified encampment at Morristown . He took this position in the expecta ...
... position that they would be able to move at a moment's notice , either towards the Hudson or the Delaware , or , if necessary , fall back without loss to their fortified encampment at Morristown . He took this position in the expecta ...
Page 302
... position that General Washington concluded that they would at- tack him during the night , or early in the morning . Confident in the strength of his position , there was nothing which he desired more . In this , however , he was ...
... position that General Washington concluded that they would at- tack him during the night , or early in the morning . Confident in the strength of his position , there was nothing which he desired more . In this , however , he was ...
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