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 195
... hundred and twenty - six men lay dead in the disputed way , while eight hundred and twenty - eight of the remainder were wounded . Of the Ameri- cans , two hundred and seventy - eight were wounded , thirty - six missing , and one hundred ...
... hundred and twenty - six men lay dead in the disputed way , while eight hundred and twenty - eight of the remainder were wounded . Of the Ameri- cans , two hundred and seventy - eight were wounded , thirty - six missing , and one hundred ...
Page 310
... hundred and fifty dragoons ' swords , and seven hundred prisoners . This defeat checked the tide of British victory . Hitherto it had swept with wasting fury over lake , forest , and plain . Burgoyne reined in his impetuosity in deep ...
... hundred and fifty dragoons ' swords , and seven hundred prisoners . This defeat checked the tide of British victory . Hitherto it had swept with wasting fury over lake , forest , and plain . Burgoyne reined in his impetuosity in deep ...
Page 400
... hundred and ninety North Carolina militia , under Colonel Pickens ; and the second , of light infantry and a corps of Virginia riflemen . These were some hundred yards behind the others ; and in the rear of both was the cavalry of ...
... hundred and ninety North Carolina militia , under Colonel Pickens ; and the second , of light infantry and a corps of Virginia riflemen . These were some hundred yards behind the others ; and in the rear of both was the cavalry of ...
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