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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There , in the afternoon , they were attacked by Colonel Willett's detachment , and a smart skirmish ensued , which ended in the retreat of the British party to the main body . In the even- ing , favoured by the light of the moon ...
There , in the afternoon , they were attacked by Colonel Willett's detachment , and a smart skirmish ensued , which ended in the retreat of the British party to the main body . In the even- ing , favoured by the light of the moon ...
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POLITICAL PARTIES . 515 quences as distasteful as in their entire separation . It was believed by many , that the extent of the country , the great diversity of cha- racter , habits and pursuits , among the several states , presented ...
POLITICAL PARTIES . 515 quences as distasteful as in their entire separation . It was believed by many , that the extent of the country , the great diversity of cha- racter , habits and pursuits , among the several states , presented ...
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He placed himself under this standard , and did so to insure its triumph . But still his elevation was not the victory of a party , and awakened in no one either exultation or regret . In the eyes , not only of the public ...
He placed himself under this standard , and did so to insure its triumph . But still his elevation was not the victory of a party , and awakened in no one either exultation or regret . In the eyes , not only of the public ...
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| Title | 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 |
| Author | John Frost |
| Publisher | Leary & Getz, 1854 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 19 Feb 2008 |
| Length | 588 pages |
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