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. Comp. Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers Bequeathed to Him by His Deceased Relative, Volume 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... representations great confidence is to be placed on every account , and his situation in the army enabled him to obtain the best information . ran regiment , distinguished alike for its discipline and courage 6 THE LIFE OF.
... representations great confidence is to be placed on every account , and his situation in the army enabled him to obtain the best information . ran regiment , distinguished alike for its discipline and courage 6 THE LIFE OF.
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... confidence that the place must soon capitulate , Lord Rawdon received a reinforcement which enabled him once more to overrun the state of South Carolina . On the third of June three regiments arrived from Ireland ; and , on the seventh ...
... confidence that the place must soon capitulate , Lord Rawdon received a reinforcement which enabled him once more to overrun the state of South Carolina . On the third of June three regiments arrived from Ireland ; and , on the seventh ...
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... confidence that the loyalists would be restored to their possessions , or a full compensation made them for whatever confiscations might have taken place . This letter was , not long afterwards , followed by one from Sir Guy Carlton ...
... confidence that the loyalists would be restored to their possessions , or a full compensation made them for whatever confiscations might have taken place . This letter was , not long afterwards , followed by one from Sir Guy Carlton ...
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... confidence was to be placed in them ; and Wayne , though still inferior to his enemy in numbers , sought for opportunities to employ them . The Indians , who occupied the southern and western parts of Georgia , were in the habit of ...
... confidence was to be placed in them ; and Wayne , though still inferior to his enemy in numbers , sought for opportunities to employ them . The Indians , who occupied the southern and western parts of Georgia , were in the habit of ...
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... confidence . With a change of men , a change of measures might also take place ; and , in addition to the ordinary suggestions of prudence , the military events in the West Indies were calculated to keep alive the attention , and to ...
... confidence . With a change of men , a change of measures might also take place ; and , in addition to the ordinary suggestions of prudence , the military events in the West Indies were calculated to keep alive the attention , and to ...
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