The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesHenry T. Coates, 1882 - 489 Seiten |
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... Britain . Many individuals made their peace with the commissioners , and took protection from the officers of the crown ; and more discovered the incli- nation to do it , when opportunity should present . General Howe supposed New ...
... Britain . Many individuals made their peace with the commissioners , and took protection from the officers of the crown ; and more discovered the incli- nation to do it , when opportunity should present . General Howe supposed New ...
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... Britain would relinquish the American war , that she might with her united force contend with her ancient enemy in Europe , Congress appeared not disposed to encounter the expense necessary to prepare for another active campaign . The ...
... Britain would relinquish the American war , that she might with her united force contend with her ancient enemy in Europe , Congress appeared not disposed to encounter the expense necessary to prepare for another active campaign . The ...
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... Britain and the United States . At the commence- ment of the war between France and England , various circumstances indicated the probability that America would be brought into the contention against Britain . The warm and animated ...
... Britain and the United States . At the commence- ment of the war between France and England , various circumstances indicated the probability that America would be brought into the contention against Britain . The warm and animated ...
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