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, Band 2J. Crissy, 1845 |
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... situation of the country when General Greene formed the bold resolution of endeavouring to reannex it to the American union . His army consisted of about eighteen hundred men . The prospect of procuring subsistence was unpromising , and ...
... situation of the country when General Greene formed the bold resolution of endeavouring to reannex it to the American union . His army consisted of about eighteen hundred men . The prospect of procuring subsistence was unpromising , and ...
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... situation , he received information that Colonel Watson was marching up the Santee with about four hun- dred men . A junction between these two divisions of the British army , could be prevented only by intercepting Watson while at a ...
... situation , he received information that Colonel Watson was marching up the Santee with about four hun- dred men . A junction between these two divisions of the British army , could be prevented only by intercepting Watson while at a ...
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... in whose 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.
... in whose 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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... situation , his lordship was relieved by the arrival of Colonel Watson . In attempting to obey the orders , which were given by Lord Rawdon on the approach of Greene , to join him at Camden , that officer found himself opposed by Marion ...
... situation , his lordship was relieved by the arrival of Colonel Watson . In attempting to obey the orders , which were given by Lord Rawdon on the approach of Greene , to join him at Camden , that officer found himself opposed by Marion ...
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... situation . The state of the British power in South Carolina was such as to require a temporary sur- render of the upper country . Marion and Lee , after completely de- stroying his line of communication on the north side of the Santee ...
... situation . The state of the British power in South Carolina was such as to require a temporary sur- render of the upper country . Marion and Lee , after completely de- stroying his line of communication on the north side of the Santee ...
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