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... while the merit of a soldier is in esteem . The person who is now employed in
writing these papers , was long and intimately acquainted with the extraordinary
man of whom he is about to treat ; several letters written with Thurot's own hand ...
... while the merit of a soldier is in esteem . The person who is now employed in
writing these papers , was long and intimately acquainted with the extraordinary
man of whom he is about to treat ; several letters written with Thurot's own hand ...
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the supply of powder they had a few days before , from Belfast , by my order , but
were in want of ball , and even time , if they had that , to make them up ; from
which the enemy , finding our fire so cool , attacked the gates sword in hand ,
which ...
the supply of powder they had a few days before , from Belfast , by my order , but
were in want of ball , and even time , if they had that , to make them up ; from
which the enemy , finding our fire so cool , attacked the gates sword in hand ,
which ...
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Percy Society. Whilst trembling despots fly this land , To shun impending danger ,
We stretch forth our fraternal hand , To hail each welcome stranger . Plant , plant ,
the tree , & c . The castle which through ages past , For despots was appointed ...
Percy Society. Whilst trembling despots fly this land , To shun impending danger ,
We stretch forth our fraternal hand , To hail each welcome stranger . Plant , plant ,
the tree , & c . The castle which through ages past , For despots was appointed ...
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Contents
Advertisement | 44 |
The Shan Van Vocht 43 | 43 |
The Triumphs of Erin | 66 |
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