A Child's History of the United States, Part 2McMenamy, Hess & Company, 1875 - Adventure and adventurers |
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... in her descend to New York ; but , without Arnold's knowledge , a battery had opened on that vessel , and she dropped down . Unable to find any one to row him to the Vulture , he crossed the river at THE UNITED STATES . 7.
... in her descend to New York ; but , without Arnold's knowledge , a battery had opened on that vessel , and she dropped down . Unable to find any one to row him to the Vulture , he crossed the river at THE UNITED STATES . 7.
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John Gilmary Shea. him to the Vulture , he crossed the river at King's Ferry , and in dis- guise endeavored to reach the British lines . Near Tarrytown , a small stream crosses the road , and runs through a deep ravine . André , who had ...
John Gilmary Shea. him to the Vulture , he crossed the river at King's Ferry , and in dis- guise endeavored to reach the British lines . Near Tarrytown , a small stream crosses the road , and runs through a deep ravine . André , who had ...
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... crossed Long Island Sound , and at dawn on the 23d of Novem- ber , unperceived by the enemy , rushed in three columns on their works at Fort St. George , on the south side of Long Island . With the cry of " Washington and Glory , " the ...
... crossed Long Island Sound , and at dawn on the 23d of Novem- ber , unperceived by the enemy , rushed in three columns on their works at Fort St. George , on the south side of Long Island . With the cry of " Washington and Glory , " the ...
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... crossing the Ennoree and Tiger . Morgan fell back towards the Broad , but as Cornwallis was advancing on his rear , he resolved to make a stand at Cowpens , in Spartanburg District , about three miles south of the North Carolina line ...
... crossing the Ennoree and Tiger . Morgan fell back towards the Broad , but as Cornwallis was advancing on his rear , he resolved to make a stand at Cowpens , in Spartanburg District , about three miles south of the North Carolina line ...
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... crossed the Broad , beginning a retreat which is one of the most famous in history . The fords of the Catawba was the point that he must reach . Corn- wallis , actually nearer to it , was pressing on to intercept him . On the evening of ...
... crossed the Broad , beginning a retreat which is one of the most famous in history . The fords of the Catawba was the point that he must reach . Corn- wallis , actually nearer to it , was pressing on to intercept him . On the evening of ...
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Page 65 - This government, the offspring of our own "choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers, uniting security with energy, and containing within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and your support.
Page 46 - I tell you, (with the world it would obtain little credit,) that my movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit, who is going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities, and inclination, which are necessary to manage the helm.
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Page 37 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
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