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 242
... troops , and began to ascend the hill ; but they moved very slowly , as their object was to draw the attention of the American commander from his left , and give General Clinton opportunity to gain the rear of the American troops ...
... troops , and began to ascend the hill ; but they moved very slowly , as their object was to draw the attention of the American commander from his left , and give General Clinton opportunity to gain the rear of the American troops ...
Page 420
... troops which he commanded were drawn chiefly from the northern states ; and , as it was believed the expedition would be of short duration , they were ill - provided for a southern campaign , and had imbibed strong prejudices against ...
... troops which he commanded were drawn chiefly from the northern states ; and , as it was believed the expedition would be of short duration , they were ill - provided for a southern campaign , and had imbibed strong prejudices against ...
Page 429
... troops of different nations , serving in the same army . An attack on New York was still meditated , and every exertion made to prepare for its execu tion ; but with the determination , if it should prove impracticable , vigorously to ...
... troops of different nations , serving in the same army . An attack on New York was still meditated , and every exertion made to prepare for its execu tion ; but with the determination , if it should prove impracticable , vigorously to ...
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