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 229
... Island ; two regiments under Colonels Moultrie and Thompson occupied the opposite extremities of Sullivan's Island . The remainder of the troops were posted at various points . General Clinton landed a number of his troops on Long Island ...
... Island ; two regiments under Colonels Moultrie and Thompson occupied the opposite extremities of Sullivan's Island . The remainder of the troops were posted at various points . General Clinton landed a number of his troops on Long Island ...
Page 251
... Island , and appeared in the upper part of the Sound . Two frigates passed between Governor's Island and Red Hook , up the East River , without any apparent in- jury from the batteries , and were sheltered behind a small island from the ...
... Island , and appeared in the upper part of the Sound . Two frigates passed between Governor's Island and Red Hook , up the East River , without any apparent in- jury from the batteries , and were sheltered behind a small island from the ...
Page 286
... Island , and had his head - quarters on the west side of the island , near Narraganset Bay , about a quarter of a mile from the shore , and at some dis- tance from any body of troops . He was but slightly guarded , trusting chiefly for ...
... Island , and had his head - quarters on the west side of the island , near Narraganset Bay , about a quarter of a mile from the shore , and at some dis- tance from any body of troops . He was but slightly guarded , trusting chiefly for ...
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