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 73
... whole day an army of more than twice his num- ber , and then obtaining honourable terms of capitulation , raised him in the estimation of the whole country , and he received the cordial approbation of the governor , as soon as he ...
... whole day an army of more than twice his num- ber , and then obtaining honourable terms of capitulation , raised him in the estimation of the whole country , and he received the cordial approbation of the governor , as soon as he ...
Page 288
... whole British army in two columns moved rapidly to Westfield . The right , under the com- mand of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave ...
... whole British army in two columns moved rapidly to Westfield . The right , under the com- mand of Lord Cornwallis , fell in with Lord Stirling's division about seven o'clock in the morning , and a smart engagement ensued , which gave ...
Page 393
... whole force . The same night , Gates also left his camp , for the purpose of occupying a favourable position about eight miles from Camden . On the route , the advanced cavalry of Colonel Arnaud , flanked by light infantry , encountered ...
... whole force . The same night , Gates also left his camp , for the purpose of occupying a favourable position about eight miles from Camden . On the route , the advanced cavalry of Colonel Arnaud , flanked by light infantry , encountered ...
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