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 195
... wounded . Of the Ameri- cans , two hundred and seventy - eight were wounded , thirty - six missing , and one hundred and thirty - nine slain . Among the latter was Doctor Warren , a man whom his country deeply loved , and long mourned ...
... wounded . Of the Ameri- cans , two hundred and seventy - eight were wounded , thirty - six missing , and one hundred and thirty - nine slain . Among the latter was Doctor Warren , a man whom his country deeply loved , and long mourned ...
Page 299
... wounded , and missing , about one thousand men , * but of the missing , many , I dare say , took advantage of the time and deserted . General Nash , of North Carolina , was wounded and died two or three days after . Many valuable ...
... wounded , and missing , about one thousand men , * but of the missing , many , I dare say , took advantage of the time and deserted . General Nash , of North Carolina , was wounded and died two or three days after . Many valuable ...
Page 393
... wounded . The general engagement was reserved for the next morning . At the first onset the American left wing , composed of Virginia militia , throwing down their arms , fled , and were followed by a part of those from North Carolina ...
... wounded . The general engagement was reserved for the next morning . At the first onset the American left wing , composed of Virginia militia , throwing down their arms , fled , and were followed by a part of those from North Carolina ...
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