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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... forces accompanying this expedition amounted to 12,000 , and were under the command of General Wentworth . Carthagena was besieged by this force , the greatest that had ever been seen in America , but such was the bravery and ...
... forces accompanying this expedition amounted to 12,000 , and were under the command of General Wentworth . Carthagena was besieged by this force , the greatest that had ever been seen in America , but such was the bravery and ...
Page 56
... and taking it away unknown to us , and by force . * Washington's Journal . " Fathers , we kindled a fire long time ago. TANACHARISON , OR THE HALF - KING WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION TO THE FRENCH POST . 56 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... and taking it away unknown to us , and by force . * Washington's Journal . " Fathers , we kindled a fire long time ago. TANACHARISON , OR THE HALF - KING WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION TO THE FRENCH POST . 56 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Page 57
... forces sufficient to burst it open , and tread under my feet all that stand in opposition , together with their alliances ; for my force is as the sand upon the sea - shore ; therefore here is your wampum ; I sling it at you . Child ...
... forces sufficient to burst it open , and tread under my feet all that stand in opposition , together with their alliances ; for my force is as the sand upon the sea - shore ; therefore here is your wampum ; I sling it at you . Child ...
Page 66
... force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be necessary . The danger being equally great to all the colonies , a confederacy for mutual defence was recommended , and each one was urged to contribute its propor ...
... force by force , promising the aid of the mother country if it should be necessary . The danger being equally great to all the colonies , a confederacy for mutual defence was recommended , and each one was urged to contribute its propor ...
Page 67
... force , to act upon Washington's recommen- dation and build a fort at the junction of the Alleghany and Mo- nongahela Rivers . Accordingly , while Major Washington was stationed at Alexandria to receive the volunteers and forward sup ...
... force , to act upon Washington's recommen- dation and build a fort at the junction of the Alleghany and Mo- nongahela Rivers . Accordingly , while Major Washington was stationed at Alexandria to receive the volunteers and forward sup ...
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