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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... operations , it is thought neces- sary to trace the causes which led to his taking an active part in public affairs . Canada , since the year 1608 , when the first permanent settlement was made , had been in the undisputed possession of ...
... operations , it is thought neces- sary to trace the causes which led to his taking an active part in public affairs . Canada , since the year 1608 , when the first permanent settlement was made , had been in the undisputed possession of ...
Page 74
... operation against their formidable enemy . Those who were most immediately exposed to attack , complained that upon ... operations for defence , against the common enemy . The New England States , together with New York , Pennsylvania ...
... operation against their formidable enemy . Those who were most immediately exposed to attack , complained that upon ... operations for defence , against the common enemy . The New England States , together with New York , Pennsylvania ...
Page 78
... operations would be consumed before he would be able to reach Fort Duquesne . He called a council of war to consider what was to be done , but before the meeting of the council , he privately asked Washington's opinion concerning the ...
... operations would be consumed before he would be able to reach Fort Duquesne . He called a council of war to consider what was to be done , but before the meeting of the council , he privately asked Washington's opinion concerning the ...
Page 88
... operation of his savage allies , made some farther delay inevitable , so that it was not until the 21st of August that he arrived at Oswego . After remaining there for some time , in the hope of filling up his army , and waiting till ...
... operation of his savage allies , made some farther delay inevitable , so that it was not until the 21st of August that he arrived at Oswego . After remaining there for some time , in the hope of filling up his army , and waiting till ...
Page 89
... operations against him ; and so confident was he of an easy victory , that he made known his intention after the capture of Fort Edward to destroy Albany , ravage the neigh- bouring settlements , and cut off the English from all ...
... operations against him ; and so confident was he of an easy victory , that he made known his intention after the capture of Fort Edward to destroy Albany , ravage the neigh- bouring settlements , and cut off the English from all ...
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