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 Washington |
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... island ; and soon after his return he sunk rapidly to the grave . « Few men , " says Mr. Sparks , have been more beloved for their ami- able qualities , or admired for those higher traits of character which give dignity to virtue , and ...
... island ; and soon after his return he sunk rapidly to the grave . « Few men , " says Mr. Sparks , have been more beloved for their ami- able qualities , or admired for those higher traits of character which give dignity to virtue , and ...
Page 60
... island . Four houses compose the sides . The bastions are made of piles driven into the ground , standing more than twelve feet above it , and sharp at the top ; with port- holes cut for the cannon , and loop - holes for the small arms ...
... island . Four houses compose the sides . The bastions are made of piles driven into the ground , standing more than twelve feet above it , and sharp at the top ; with port- holes cut for the cannon , and loop - holes for the small arms ...
Page 64
... island , to quit our raft and make to it . " The cold was so extremely severe , that Mr. Gist had all his fingers and some of his toes frozen , and the water was shut up so hard that we found no difficulty in getting off the island the ...
... island , to quit our raft and make to it . " The cold was so extremely severe , that Mr. Gist had all his fingers and some of his toes frozen , and the water was shut up so hard that we found no difficulty in getting off the island the ...
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... Island , the revenue schooner Gaspee was seized and burned with all her cargo . A special commission , appointed to inquire into the matter and try the offenders , found it impossible to pro- cure any evidence . We have already seen ...
... Island , the revenue schooner Gaspee was seized and burned with all her cargo . A special commission , appointed to inquire into the matter and try the offenders , found it impossible to pro- cure any evidence . We have already seen ...
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... island of Jamaica . * T O the king , † they expressed , as strongly as ever , their devotion to his person , family , and government ; their deep regret at any event which could weaken their connection with his crown , and their ardent ...
... island of Jamaica . * T O the king , † they expressed , as strongly as ever , their devotion to his person , family , and government ; their deep regret at any event which could weaken their connection with his crown , and their ardent ...
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