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 Washington |
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This first interview ended by Lord Howe obtaining a promise from Franklin , that he would draw up in writing a series of propositions on which he thought a good understanding between the mother country and the colonies might be based .
This first interview ended by Lord Howe obtaining a promise from Franklin , that he would draw up in writing a series of propositions on which he thought a good understanding between the mother country and the colonies might be based .
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My lords , if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising the king , he will be undone . ... The motion of Lord Chatham , though supported by Lord Camden , Lord Shelburne , and the Marquis of Rockingham , was rejected by a large ...
My lords , if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising the king , he will be undone . ... The motion of Lord Chatham , though supported by Lord Camden , Lord Shelburne , and the Marquis of Rockingham , was rejected by a large ...
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The right , under the command of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave General Washington timely notice of his danger , and the whole army ...
The right , under the command of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave General Washington timely notice of his danger , and the whole army ...
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| Title | 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 Washington |
| Author | John Frost |
| Publisher | Leary & Getz, 1854 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 19 Feb 2008 |
| Length | 588 pages |
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