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 194
... fire , lest it might serve as a cover for the provin- cials . It was built , for the most part , of wood ; suddenly ... fire until they could distinguish the whites of their assailants ' eyes , " and then to fire low . Well was that ...
... fire , lest it might serve as a cover for the provin- cials . It was built , for the most part , of wood ; suddenly ... fire until they could distinguish the whites of their assailants ' eyes , " and then to fire low . Well was that ...
Page 254
... fire broke out in New York , and reduced about a fourth part of the city to ashes . It began in a dram shop near the river , about one o'clock in the morning ; and , as every thing was dry , and the houses covered * with shingles , the ...
... fire broke out in New York , and reduced about a fourth part of the city to ashes . It began in a dram shop near the river , about one o'clock in the morning ; and , as every thing was dry , and the houses covered * with shingles , the ...
Page 284
... fire of the Americans , the whole party embarked , and returned down the river . Nine of the enemy were killed or wounded in the skirmish with Willett , and four were killed at the creek , while attempting to set fire to the boats . The ...
... fire of the Americans , the whole party embarked , and returned down the river . Nine of the enemy were killed or wounded in the skirmish with Willett , and four were killed at the creek , while attempting to set fire to the boats . The ...
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