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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... in them ; they seem to have furnished motives to mr . Washington for desiring to be employed in this hazardous service , and he engaged in it with the utmost alacrity . CHAP . I. October 31 . His mission on the B 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON . 3.
... in them ; they seem to have furnished motives to mr . Washington for desiring to be employed in this hazardous service , and he engaged in it with the utmost alacrity . CHAP . I. October 31 . His mission on the B 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON . 3.
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... utmost expedi- tion against fort du Quesne . They were to take with them only such waggons as the train would absolutely require , and to carry their provisions and necessary baggage on horses . Dunbar and major Chapman , were to remain ...
... utmost expedi- tion against fort du Quesne . They were to take with them only such waggons as the train would absolutely require , and to carry their provisions and necessary baggage on horses . Dunbar and major Chapman , were to remain ...
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... utmost confusion the frontiers and alarm prevailing . He endeavoured to raise of colonel the militia , and to lead them immediately the regular against the enemy ; but more attentive to their colony . particular situation , than the ...
... utmost confusion the frontiers and alarm prevailing . He endeavoured to raise of colonel the militia , and to lead them immediately the regular against the enemy ; but more attentive to their colony . particular situation , than the ...
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... utmost possible exertions were made by the Virginia regiment to protect the inhabitants , but it was impossible . The force was inadequate to the object , and it became every day more and more apparent , that this defensive mode of ...
... utmost possible exertions were made by the Virginia regiment to protect the inhabitants , but it was impossible . The force was inadequate to the object , and it became every day more and more apparent , that this defensive mode of ...
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... utmost cordiality continued to exist . Afterthe close of this campaign , lord Loudoun returned to England , and general Abercrombie succeeded to the command of the army . The General department of the middle and southern provinces was ...
... utmost cordiality continued to exist . Afterthe close of this campaign , lord Loudoun returned to England , and general Abercrombie succeeded to the command of the army . The General department of the middle and southern provinces was ...
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