Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1909: Based Upon the Plan of Benson John Lossing...Harper, 1905 - United States |
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... took a civil and military part in the task of quelling the Whiskey Insurrection . He was again a member of Congress in 1793-95 . He died in Philadelphia , July 29 , 1804 . government alone could afford . The cen sus of 1900 , among ...
... took a civil and military part in the task of quelling the Whiskey Insurrection . He was again a member of Congress in 1793-95 . He died in Philadelphia , July 29 , 1804 . government alone could afford . The cen sus of 1900 , among ...
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... took part in the Seminole War , and in the war with Mexico ; he entered the Confederate army in 1861 as lieutenant - colonel , but was made adjutant - general ; served on the staff of General Beauregard , and on that of General Bragg ...
... took part in the Seminole War , and in the war with Mexico ; he entered the Confederate army in 1861 as lieutenant - colonel , but was made adjutant - general ; served on the staff of General Beauregard , and on that of General Bragg ...
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... took possession of his heart and mind , as if inspired from above . He devoted himself , his life , his fortune , his heredi- her . He became one of the most effective champions of our independence ; but , that once achieved , he ...
... took possession of his heart and mind , as if inspired from above . He devoted himself , his life , his fortune , his heredi- her . He became one of the most effective champions of our independence ; but , that once achieved , he ...
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