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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... ... The enemy land in force on Long island .... Battle of Brooklyn and evacuation of Long island .... Fruitless negotiations .... New York evacuated . CHAPTER VIII . Skirmish on the heights of Haerlem .... CONTENTS . vii.
... ... The enemy land in force on Long island .... Battle of Brooklyn and evacuation of Long island .... Fruitless negotiations .... New York evacuated . CHAPTER VIII . Skirmish on the heights of Haerlem .... CONTENTS . vii.
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... land at Frogs ' neck .... The American army evacuates York island , except fort Washington .... Both armies move towards the White Plains .... Battle of the White Plains .... The British army returns to King's bridge , and gene- ral ...
... land at Frogs ' neck .... The American army evacuates York island , except fort Washington .... Both armies move towards the White Plains .... Battle of the White Plains .... The British army returns to King's bridge , and gene- ral ...
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... land of their ancestors , and gloried in their descent from Englishmen . But this sentiment of admiration was not confined to the military character of the nation . A full portion of it was bestowed on their political institutions ; and ...
... land of their ancestors , and gloried in their descent from Englishmen . But this sentiment of admiration was not confined to the military character of the nation . A full portion of it was bestowed on their political institutions ; and ...
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... land , where they were exposed to all the hardships to which human nature is liable , and among others , to the savage cruelty of the enemy of the country , a people the most subtle , and , I will take upon me to say , the most terrible ...
... land , where they were exposed to all the hardships to which human nature is liable , and among others , to the savage cruelty of the enemy of the country , a people the most subtle , and , I will take upon me to say , the most terrible ...
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... land October 1. both regiments in Boston . The fleet , therefore , was put in motion , and took a station which commanded the whole town . The ships of war lay with their broad sides towards the town , with springs on their cables , and ...
... land October 1. both regiments in Boston . The fleet , therefore , was put in motion , and took a station which commanded the whole town . The ships of war lay with their broad sides towards the town , with springs on their cables , and ...
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acts of parliament appointed arms arrived artillery assembly attack attempt body Boston Britain British British army camp Canada captain cause CHAP colonel Rawle colonel Washington commander in chief commenced committee conduct congress consequence considerable continued council crown danger declared defence detachment determined duty East river endeavour enemy engaged England execution exertions expected favour fire force fort Lee fort Washington French garrison governor honour hope house of burgesses hundred immediately Indians inhabitants inlist Jersey king land legislature letter liberty lieutenant Long island lord lord Cornwallis lord Loudoun majesty's Massachussetts Massachussetts Bay measures ment miles militia necessary North officers opinion parliament party passed person possession present proceedings province Quebec re-enforcements received regiment rendered resolution Resolved respecting retreat river secure soldiers soon stationed subjects thousand tion town troops United Colonies utmost VIII Virginia York York island