Living Letters from American HistoryEdward Boykin |
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... Major André to go to Major- General Arnold , at the particular request of that general officer . You will perceive , Sir , by the enclosed paper , that a flag of truce was sent to receive Major André , and passports granted for his ...
... Major André to go to Major- General Arnold , at the particular request of that general officer . You will perceive , Sir , by the enclosed paper , that a flag of truce was sent to receive Major André , and passports granted for his ...
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... Major Lewis , to assist in purchasing furniture for the presidential mansion . Now , my dear sir , when such a bare- faced and unfounded misrepresentation as this can meet you in the teeth , I set down all that has been told you as ...
... Major Lewis , to assist in purchasing furniture for the presidential mansion . Now , my dear sir , when such a bare- faced and unfounded misrepresentation as this can meet you in the teeth , I set down all that has been told you as ...
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... MAJOR ANDERSON AND GENERAL BEAUREGARD EXCHANGE HISTORIC LETTERS UNDER THE GUNS OF FORT SUMTER On March 4 , 1861 ... Major Robert Anderson , commanding Fort Sumter . On April 11 , Beauregard , at the request of the Confederate Govern ...
... MAJOR ANDERSON AND GENERAL BEAUREGARD EXCHANGE HISTORIC LETTERS UNDER THE GUNS OF FORT SUMTER On March 4 , 1861 ... Major Robert Anderson , commanding Fort Sumter . On April 11 , Beauregard , at the request of the Confederate Govern ...
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George Washington writes his wife of his selection as Com | 3 |
refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
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