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, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 269
... American army had again eluded his grasp , and the firing , which he soon afterwards heard in the direction of Princeton , revealed to him at once the plans which had been formed by Washington . The rapidity , success , and skill of the ...
... American army had again eluded his grasp , and the firing , which he soon afterwards heard in the direction of Princeton , revealed to him at once the plans which had been formed by Washington . The rapidity , success , and skill of the ...
Page 290
... army debarked below the head of the Elk , a few days ' march from ... American forces were thrown forward a few miles to Red Clay Creek , and ... American army . To counteract this attempt , Washington fell back until he crossed ...
... army debarked below the head of the Elk , a few days ' march from ... American forces were thrown forward a few miles to Red Clay Creek , and ... American army . To counteract this attempt , Washington fell back until he crossed ...
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... army arrived on the 25th . The American army followed him at a cautious distance . On the 19th , Lafayette was joined by Baron Steuben , with his detach- ment , which increased the American army to four thousand men : of whom two ...
... army arrived on the 25th . The American army followed him at a cautious distance . On the 19th , Lafayette was joined by Baron Steuben , with his detach- ment , which increased the American army to four thousand men : of whom two ...
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