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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Page 82
... , until they became convinced that he was under the especial protection of the Great Spirit , and would never die in battle , when they desisted . Although four balls passed through Washington's coat , 82 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... , until they became convinced that he was under the especial protection of the Great Spirit , and would never die in battle , when they desisted . Although four balls passed through Washington's coat , 82 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Page 90
... spirit for several hours . Johnson being severely wounded , reluctantly resigned the command to General Lyman , who carried on the defence with such resolution and spirit that the French were finally obliged to retire with the loss of ...
... spirit for several hours . Johnson being severely wounded , reluctantly resigned the command to General Lyman , who carried on the defence with such resolution and spirit that the French were finally obliged to retire with the loss of ...
Page 95
... spirit of discipline without laws , when the best and most experienced can scarcely do it with them ? If we consult our interest , I am sure it loudly calls for them . I can confidently assert , that recruiting , clothing , arming ...
... spirit of discipline without laws , when the best and most experienced can scarcely do it with them ? If we consult our interest , I am sure it loudly calls for them . I can confidently assert , that recruiting , clothing , arming ...
Page 105
... into action , manifests the spirit infused into them by their commander . " The difficulties of his situation , while unable to cover the fron- tier from the French and Indians who were spreading death 14 ADDRESS OF HIS OFFICERS . 105.
... into action , manifests the spirit infused into them by their commander . " The difficulties of his situation , while unable to cover the fron- tier from the French and Indians who were spreading death 14 ADDRESS OF HIS OFFICERS . 105.
Page 107
... , an officer of high spirit , who and succeeded Baron Dieskau in the chief command of the French forces in Canada , suddenly disconcerted all their plans by. OPERATIONS OF MONTCALM . 107 CHAPTER VII CONQUEST OF CANADA.
... , an officer of high spirit , who and succeeded Baron Dieskau in the chief command of the French forces in Canada , suddenly disconcerted all their plans by. OPERATIONS OF MONTCALM . 107 CHAPTER VII CONQUEST OF CANADA.
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