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 368
... communicate the fund of intelligence which I have derived from him ; but I shall do it in my letters , as occa- sions ... communication , both public and private . In November of this year , he presented a minute report to Con- gress of ...
... communicate the fund of intelligence which I have derived from him ; but I shall do it in my letters , as occa- sions ... communication , both public and private . In November of this year , he presented a minute report to Con- gress of ...
Page 377
... communication between the island and the Jersey coast , General Washington , notwithstanding the enfeebled condition of his army , resolved to attack the garrison , and appointed Lord Stir- ling to conduct the enterprise . The night of ...
... communication between the island and the Jersey coast , General Washington , notwithstanding the enfeebled condition of his army , resolved to attack the garrison , and appointed Lord Stir- ling to conduct the enterprise . The night of ...
Page 386
... communication between Canada and New York , by the Lakes Champlain and George , and the river Hudson . West Point was considered a principal key of that communication ; and , by the appointment to the command of it , Arnold was put into ...
... communication between Canada and New York , by the Lakes Champlain and George , and the river Hudson . West Point was considered a principal key of that communication ; and , by the appointment to the command of it , Arnold was put into ...
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