A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the Principal Events Both in the Field and in the Cabinet, Volume 2F. Betts, 1822 - United States |
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Page 48
... Point , made an unnecessary march of several miles , instead of wait- ing for communications with Colonel Ogden . One mistake too often leads to another , and this was peculiarly the case in the present expedition ; for the Colonel ...
... Point , made an unnecessary march of several miles , instead of wait- ing for communications with Colonel Ogden . One mistake too often leads to another , and this was peculiarly the case in the present expedition ; for the Colonel ...
Page 72
... point of land called Billings- port . A redoubt was also thrown up opposite to Mud Island , at a place called Red Bank ; and the channel opposite to these fortifications was obstructed by hea- vy pieces of timber forming chevaux de ...
... point of land called Billings- port . A redoubt was also thrown up opposite to Mud Island , at a place called Red Bank ; and the channel opposite to these fortifications was obstructed by hea- vy pieces of timber forming chevaux de ...
Page 83
... point of the bayonet , and the Germans forced to retreat . They were followed to their encampment , and again forced to fly , leaving their whole equipage to fall into the hands of the Americans . The Brunswickers showed great cowardice ...
... point of the bayonet , and the Germans forced to retreat . They were followed to their encampment , and again forced to fly , leaving their whole equipage to fall into the hands of the Americans . The Brunswickers showed great cowardice ...
Page 92
... point , wheth- er front , flank or rear , the troops are to fall on the en- emy at all quarters . " He had arrived within 200 yards of Burgoyne's strongest post , and in a few minutes more would have been engaged under great ...
... point , wheth- er front , flank or rear , the troops are to fall on the en- emy at all quarters . " He had arrived within 200 yards of Burgoyne's strongest post , and in a few minutes more would have been engaged under great ...
Page 145
... point , except for adjourning from day to day , be de- termined unless by the votes of a majority of the Uni- ted States in Congress assembled . The Congress of the United States shall have pow- er to adjourn to any time within the year ...
... point , except for adjourning from day to day , be de- termined unless by the votes of a majority of the Uni- ted States in Congress assembled . The Congress of the United States shall have pow- er to adjourn to any time within the year ...
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