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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... Williamsburg , Washington reached Logstown , where he was instructed to convene as many Indian chiefs as possible , and solicit a guard to the French forts . He immediately called a council of the principal sachems , to be held on the ...
... Williamsburg , Washington reached Logstown , where he was instructed to convene as many Indian chiefs as possible , and solicit a guard to the French forts . He immediately called a council of the principal sachems , to be held on the ...
Page 65
... Williamsburg , where he waited on the governor , delivered the letter of the French commandant , and gave him an account of his proceedings since his departure . This he did by presenting his journal to the governor , who expressed his ...
... Williamsburg , where he waited on the governor , delivered the letter of the French commandant , and gave him an account of his proceedings since his departure . This he did by presenting his journal to the governor , who expressed his ...
Page 73
... Williamsburg . When the House of Burgesses assembled , they unanimously voted the thanks of the assembly to Colonel Wash- ington and his officers and soldiers , " for their bravery , and the gallant manner in which they had conducted ...
... Williamsburg . When the House of Burgesses assembled , they unanimously voted the thanks of the assembly to Colonel Wash- ington and his officers and soldiers , " for their bravery , and the gallant manner in which they had conducted ...
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... Williamsburg , and bring to the camp four thou- sand pounds , for the use of the army . He executed this commis- sion with promptness and effect , and arrived with his charge safe in camp , on the 30th of May , though he had been ...
... Williamsburg , and bring to the camp four thou- sand pounds , for the use of the army . He executed this commis- sion with promptness and effect , and arrived with his charge safe in camp , on the 30th of May , though he had been ...
Page 93
... Williamsburg to arrange a plan of operations with the governor . He passed through Frede- ricksburg on the 5th of October , but he had not reached Williams- burg when he was overtaken by an express from Colonel Stephen , informing him ...
... Williamsburg to arrange a plan of operations with the governor . He passed through Frede- ricksburg on the 5th of October , but he had not reached Williams- burg when he was overtaken by an express from Colonel Stephen , informing him ...
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