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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In the mean time Governor Dinwiddie returned to England , and Lord Loudoun was superseded in the supreme command by Major - general Abercrombie ; who , to the inexpressible joy of Washington , determined to attempt the reduction of Fort ...
In the mean time Governor Dinwiddie returned to England , and Lord Loudoun was superseded in the supreme command by Major - general Abercrombie ; who , to the inexpressible joy of Washington , determined to attempt the reduction of Fort ...
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General Howe , finding his situation rendered more precarious by this mischance , determined in a council of war , hurriedly called , to evacuate the town . Information of this determination , and of the fact that the safety of Boston ...
General Howe , finding his situation rendered more precarious by this mischance , determined in a council of war , hurriedly called , to evacuate the town . Information of this determination , and of the fact that the safety of Boston ...
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He determined , by a vigorous movement to the South , to nullify the impressions of defeat , and intercept Morgan , who , with his prisoners , was proceeding to Virginia . Notified of these movements , General Greene , after marching ...
He determined , by a vigorous movement to the South , to nullify the impressions of defeat , and intercept Morgan , who , with his prisoners , was proceeding to Virginia . Notified of these movements , General Greene , after marching ...
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