Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 Seiten |
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... means to repel the encroachments of the British Parliament , the American merchants had generally entered into resolutions , not to import articles of merchandise from Great Britain ; and at the commencement of the war , the country was ...
... means to repel the encroachments of the British Parliament , the American merchants had generally entered into resolutions , not to import articles of merchandise from Great Britain ; and at the commencement of the war , the country was ...
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... mean time , I have a sincere pleasure in observ- ing that there are materials for a good army ; a great number of able bodied men , active , zealous in the cause , and of unquestionable courage . " The details of the departments of the ...
... mean time , I have a sincere pleasure in observ- ing that there are materials for a good army ; a great number of able bodied men , active , zealous in the cause , and of unquestionable courage . " The details of the departments of the ...
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... means of diminishing it . He knew that his country was destitute of re- venue , and apprehended that her resources must soon be exhausted . In a few months the army of course would be disbanded , and the inlistment of another , he ...
... means of diminishing it . He knew that his country was destitute of re- venue , and apprehended that her resources must soon be exhausted . In a few months the army of course would be disbanded , and the inlistment of another , he ...
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... means for offensive operations , to be much greater than in reality they were ; and from him expected the capture or expulsion of the British army in Boston . He felt the im- portance of securing the confidence of his coun- trymen by ...
... means for offensive operations , to be much greater than in reality they were ; and from him expected the capture or expulsion of the British army in Boston . He felt the im- portance of securing the confidence of his coun- trymen by ...
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Aaron Bancroft. they can be reinforced in the spring , if the means can be provided , and a favourable opportunity shall offer . " It was also advised , " That thir- teen regiments of militia should be asked for , from Massachusetts and ...
Aaron Bancroft. they can be reinforced in the spring , if the means can be provided , and a favourable opportunity shall offer . " It was also advised , " That thir- teen regiments of militia should be asked for , from Massachusetts and ...
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