The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries, Volume 19W. Abbatt, 1914 - History |
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... the new Nation were not in evidence . With a Congress of little power , with a Constitution of little force , our country for several years after the signing of peace with Great THE UNIFYING OF THE THIRTEEN STATES IN AMERICA 3.
... the new Nation were not in evidence . With a Congress of little power , with a Constitution of little force , our country for several years after the signing of peace with Great THE UNIFYING OF THE THIRTEEN STATES IN AMERICA 3.
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... force of Balt was too small to make a successful resistance against this attack , had the Tories expected any opposition , or had they been determined to carry the house even after discovering that it was defended . His rifles were so ...
... force of Balt was too small to make a successful resistance against this attack , had the Tories expected any opposition , or had they been determined to carry the house even after discovering that it was defended . His rifles were so ...
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... force . Fortunately they had organized an Army before it was definitely determined by them to cast off their allegiance , and all legislation at Philadelphia , at the beginning of hostilities , contemplated the betterment of the Army ...
... force . Fortunately they had organized an Army before it was definitely determined by them to cast off their allegiance , and all legislation at Philadelphia , at the beginning of hostilities , contemplated the betterment of the Army ...
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... force for combatting the sea - power of the enemy , and for cutting his line of communications with England . With no other authority than that contained in his commission , to " be gen- eral and Commander - in - Chief of the Army of ...
... force for combatting the sea - power of the enemy , and for cutting his line of communications with England . With no other authority than that contained in his commission , to " be gen- eral and Commander - in - Chief of the Army of ...
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... force of French and American troops , in number much greater than that of the British troops , with which to bring about their surren- der , and practically to put an end to the war . The Revolution had not progressed far before it ...
... force of French and American troops , in number much greater than that of the British troops , with which to bring about their surren- der , and practically to put an end to the war . The Revolution had not progressed far before it ...
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