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 121
... prepared a draught of the survey with his usual accuracy and neatness , he awaited the meeting of the vestry . On that occasion , George Mason again urged , and with increased vehemence , the claims of the old situa- tion . Having done ...
... prepared a draught of the survey with his usual accuracy and neatness , he awaited the meeting of the vestry . On that occasion , George Mason again urged , and with increased vehemence , the claims of the old situa- tion . Having done ...
Page 441
... prepare and adjust the terms of capitulation . Two or three flags passed in the course of the day , and General Washing ... prepared , arrangements made , and a large proportion of his troops actually embarked , and landed on Gloucester ...
... prepare and adjust the terms of capitulation . Two or three flags passed in the course of the day , and General Washing ... prepared , arrangements made , and a large proportion of his troops actually embarked , and landed on Gloucester ...
Page 499
... prepared by the citizens of New York . From this he landed on the 23d of April at Murray's Wharf , which had been magnificently prepared for that purpose . There , the governor of New York received him and con- ducted him with military ...
... prepared by the citizens of New York . From this he landed on the 23d of April at Murray's Wharf , which had been magnificently prepared for that purpose . There , the governor of New York received him and con- ducted him with military ...
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