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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... Soldier 92 .... Indian Warfare ... 92 .... Initial Letter 101 ..... Loudoun ...... 103 .... Block - House at Fort Duquesne .. 106 .... British Infantry ... 107 .... Fort Ticonderoga .... 107 .... Initial Letter 109 ... Amherst ...
... Soldier 92 .... Indian Warfare ... 92 .... Initial Letter 101 ..... Loudoun ...... 103 .... Block - House at Fort Duquesne .. 106 .... British Infantry ... 107 .... Fort Ticonderoga .... 107 .... Initial Letter 109 ... Amherst ...
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... soldiers . But there was something besides playing to be done at Mr. Williams's school . That gentleman was an excellent teacher , and by him George was instructed in mathematics and in surveying . While studying these important ...
... soldiers . But there was something besides playing to be done at Mr. Williams's school . That gentleman was an excellent teacher , and by him George was instructed in mathematics and in surveying . While studying these important ...
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... soldiers who were engaged in it , the Old French War . It was destined to develope the military talents and ener- gies of Washington , and to transfer the possession of Canada and the other northern provinces of America , from France to ...
... soldiers who were engaged in it , the Old French War . It was destined to develope the military talents and ener- gies of Washington , and to transfer the possession of Canada and the other northern provinces of America , from France to ...
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... soldiers ' dwelling , covered , some with bark , and some with boards , made chiefly of logs . There are also several other houses , such as stables , smith's shop , & c . I could get no certain account of the number of men here ; but ...
... soldiers ' dwelling , covered , some with bark , and some with boards , made chiefly of logs . There are also several other houses , such as stables , smith's shop , & c . I could get no certain account of the number of men here ; but ...
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... soldiers who should en- gage in this expedition . This grant was approved by the king , but it was not until some time after the close of the war , that the government , instigated principally by Washington , caused the land to be ...
... soldiers who should en- gage in this expedition . This grant was approved by the king , but it was not until some time after the close of the war , that the government , instigated principally by Washington , caused the land to be ...
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