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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction, Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, from Their Settlement to the Commencement of that War which Terminated in Their Independence, Volume 2C.P. Wayne., 1804 - Presidents |
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Page 57
... arms , ammunition and clothing for his troops ; as well as money to enable them to move . It is strange that , at this late season , these preparations were yet to be made ; and it is not less strange , that the task should have been ...
... arms , ammunition and clothing for his troops ; as well as money to enable them to move . It is strange that , at this late season , these preparations were yet to be made ; and it is not less strange , that the task should have been ...
Page 69
... arms to the north , which rendered it impossible for the French in Canada to support it ; and which very much weakened their influence over the Indians . Without the aid of these causes , the extraordi- nary and unaccountable delays of ...
... arms to the north , which rendered it impossible for the French in Canada to support it ; and which very much weakened their influence over the Indians . Without the aid of these causes , the extraordi- nary and unaccountable delays of ...
Page 86
... arms , will they grudge to contribute their mite to relieve us from the heavy load of national expense , which we lie under ? " In answer to this observation , colonel Barré , in- dignantly and eloquently exclaimed , “ Children planted ...
... arms , will they grudge to contribute their mite to relieve us from the heavy load of national expense , which we lie under ? " In answer to this observation , colonel Barré , in- dignantly and eloquently exclaimed , “ Children planted ...
Page 87
... arms ? " They have country , to escape being brought to the bar of CHAP . II . " They protected by your 1765 . nobly taken up arms in your defence ; have exerted their valour , amidst their constant and laborious industry , for the ...
... arms ? " They have country , to escape being brought to the bar of CHAP . II . " They protected by your 1765 . nobly taken up arms in your defence ; have exerted their valour , amidst their constant and laborious industry , for the ...
Page 112
... arms , and every other necessary , even the pay of the officers and soldiers ; a doctrine replete with every mischief , and utterly subversive of all that's dear and valuable ; for what advantage can the people of the colonies derive ...
... arms , and every other necessary , even the pay of the officers and soldiers ; a doctrine replete with every mischief , and utterly subversive of all that's dear and valuable ; for what advantage can the people of the colonies derive ...
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