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 198
... miles from a human habitation , they divided their last remaining stores , which amounted to four pints of meal to each man . With thirty miles of yet untrodden pathway to march over , they had eaten their last morsel . But in this ...
... miles from a human habitation , they divided their last remaining stores , which amounted to four pints of meal to each man . With thirty miles of yet untrodden pathway to march over , they had eaten their last morsel . But in this ...
Page 286
... miles of Sagg Harbour . Leaving his boats under the protection of a slender guard , he advanced silently towards the place of destination , began the attack with fixed bayonets . The alarm soon became general , and a discharge of ...
... miles of Sagg Harbour . Leaving his boats under the protection of a slender guard , he advanced silently towards the place of destination , began the attack with fixed bayonets . The alarm soon became general , and a discharge of ...
Page 299
... miles to surprise them , which we effectually did , so far as to reach their guards before they had notice of our coming ; and if it had not been for a thick fog , which rendered it so dark at times that we were not able to distinguish ...
... miles to surprise them , which we effectually did , so far as to reach their guards before they had notice of our coming ; and if it had not been for a thick fog , which rendered it so dark at times that we were not able to distinguish ...
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