The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction, Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Band 2C.P. Wayne., 1804 |
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... river at no great distance from them . As soon as light had discovered this new work to the enemy , a heavy ... east side of the re- doubt to the bottom of the hill , so as very con- siderably to extend their line of defence . As this ...
... river at no great distance from them . As soon as light had discovered this new work to the enemy , a heavy ... east side of the re- doubt to the bottom of the hill , so as very con- siderably to extend their line of defence . As this ...
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... East river between Long island and York island . For this purpose , hulks were sunk to obstruct the passage of ships , and the most advantageous positions on both sides of the North river , and of the narrow passage VOL . II . 3 E CHAP ...
... East river between Long island and York island . For this purpose , hulks were sunk to obstruct the passage of ships , and the most advantageous positions on both sides of the North river , and of the narrow passage VOL . II . 3 E CHAP ...
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... East river , the bay , and Gowan's cove , into which a creek empties itself . The encampment fronted the main land CHAP . 434 THE LIFE OF.
... East river , the bay , and Gowan's cove , into which a creek empties itself . The encampment fronted the main land CHAP . 434 THE LIFE OF.
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... East river which kept open the communication with York island . In front of the camp was a range of hills covered with thick woods , which extended from east to west nearly the length of the island , and across which were three ...
... East river which kept open the communication with York island . In front of the camp was a range of hills covered with thick woods , which extended from east to west nearly the length of the island , and across which were three ...
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... East river . Should they succeed in this attempt , and attack him by water , while the army might assault him by land , they would render his retreat extremely difficult , if not absolutely impracticable . The troops too being obliged ...
... East river . Should they succeed in this attempt , and attack him by water , while the army might assault him by land , they would render his retreat extremely difficult , if not absolutely impracticable . The troops too being obliged ...
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