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 288
... whole British army in two columns moved rapidly to Westfield . The right , under the com- mand of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave ...
... whole British army in two columns moved rapidly to Westfield . The right , under the com- mand of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave ...
Page 393
... whole force . The same night , Gates also left his camp , for the purpose of occupying a favourable position about eight miles from Camden . On the route , the advanced cavalry of Colonel Arnaud , flanked by light infantry , encountered ...
... whole force . The same night , Gates also left his camp , for the purpose of occupying a favourable position about eight miles from Camden . On the route , the advanced cavalry of Colonel Arnaud , flanked by light infantry , encountered ...
Page 531
... whole of these debts . In committees of the whole , a small majority at first voted in favour of this plan ; but when the members from North Carolina took their seats in Congress , the subject was recommitted , and the decision reversed ...
... whole of these debts . In committees of the whole , a small majority at first voted in favour of this plan ; but when the members from North Carolina took their seats in Congress , the subject was recommitted , and the decision reversed ...
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