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Page 77
... fire of their cannon , especially the lower battery , which was entirely formed of 18- pounders , was incessant . Both ships were set on fire in various places , and the scene was dreadful beyond the reach of language . To account for ...
... fire of their cannon , especially the lower battery , which was entirely formed of 18- pounders , was incessant . Both ships were set on fire in various places , and the scene was dreadful beyond the reach of language . To account for ...
Page 78
... fire increased much on board both ships . Some officers persuaded me to strike , of whose courage and good sense I entertain a high opinion . My treacherous master - at - arms let loose all my prisoners without my knowledge , and my ...
... fire increased much on board both ships . Some officers persuaded me to strike , of whose courage and good sense I entertain a high opinion . My treacherous master - at - arms let loose all my prisoners without my knowledge , and my ...
Page 212
... fire commenced on the shipping . Lieut . Evans stood in , and , anchoring within one hundred yards of the battery , opened a well directed fire . Lieut . Dant dropped in and anchored in a position to bring his guns to bear on the ...
... fire commenced on the shipping . Lieut . Evans stood in , and , anchoring within one hundred yards of the battery , opened a well directed fire . Lieut . Dant dropped in and anchored in a position to bring his guns to bear on the ...
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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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