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 245
... regiment of light - infantry , in the van of the American army , and desired him to adopt some mode of gaining the necessary information . Colonel Knowlton communicated this request to Captain Nathan Hale , of Connecticut , who was then ...
... regiment of light - infantry , in the van of the American army , and desired him to adopt some mode of gaining the necessary information . Colonel Knowlton communicated this request to Captain Nathan Hale , of Connecticut , who was then ...
Page 312
... regiments ordered out to secure its retreat . The entire British forces quickly formed behind the front lines of their ... regiment , which he led on to the redoubt defended by Breck- man . Breckman fell at his post ; and Arnold , now ...
... regiments ordered out to secure its retreat . The entire British forces quickly formed behind the front lines of their ... regiment , which he led on to the redoubt defended by Breck- man . Breckman fell at his post ; and Arnold , now ...
Page 365
... regiment in the right column , received a slight wound in the head , which stunned him for a time , but did not compel him to leave the column .. Being supported by his aides , he entered the fort with the regiment . Lieutenant ...
... regiment in the right column , received a slight wound in the head , which stunned him for a time , but did not compel him to leave the column .. Being supported by his aides , he entered the fort with the regiment . Lieutenant ...
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