The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Volume 2 |
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... given to Lord Dartmouth , and the office of that nobleman was filled by his opponent , Lord George Germaine- " the proud , imperious , unpopular Sackville . " bad taken an active part in favor of all the late coercive measures , and he ...
... given to Lord Dartmouth , and the office of that nobleman was filled by his opponent , Lord George Germaine- " the proud , imperious , unpopular Sackville . " bad taken an active part in favor of all the late coercive measures , and he ...
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... given the fullest proofs of his majesty's wisdom and discernment in the choice of so able and brave an officer to com- mand his troops in America . " Thus ended the SIEGE OF BOSTON , where the first decided triumph of American arms over ...
... given the fullest proofs of his majesty's wisdom and discernment in the choice of so able and brave an officer to com- mand his troops in America . " Thus ended the SIEGE OF BOSTON , where the first decided triumph of American arms over ...
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... given in a letter from Mrs. Winthrop to Mrs. Warren , printed on page 82. Speaking of the British portion of the captive army , the same writer says : " Their baggage - wagons were drawn by poor half - starved horses ; but to bring up ...
... given in a letter from Mrs. Winthrop to Mrs. Warren , printed on page 82. Speaking of the British portion of the captive army , the same writer says : " Their baggage - wagons were drawn by poor half - starved horses ; but to bring up ...
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... given to it in honor of the English birth - place of some of them . " Birds and animals of almost every species belonging to the climate were numerous to an uncommon degree ; and the hissing of snakes , as well as the howling of wolves ...
... given to it in honor of the English birth - place of some of them . " Birds and animals of almost every species belonging to the climate were numerous to an uncommon degree ; and the hissing of snakes , as well as the howling of wolves ...
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... given is a copy of his autograph in my possession , attached to the commission of Captain Ephraim Wheaton , issued in June , 1761. Mr. Hopkins was then Governor of Rhode Island , and in that capacity signed the instrument . It is ...
... given is a copy of his autograph in my possession , attached to the commission of Captain Ephraim Wheaton , issued in June , 1761. Mr. Hopkins was then Governor of Rhode Island , and in that capacity signed the instrument . It is ...
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