Annals of the American Revolution: Or, A Record of the Causes and Events which Produced, and Terminated in the Establishment and Independence of the American Republic ... ; to which is Prefixed a Summary Account of the First Settlement of the Country, and Some of the Principal Indian Wars ... ; to which is Added ... an Appendix, Containing a Biography of the Principal Military Officers, who Were Instrumental in Achieving Our Independence ...1824 - 450 Seiten |
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... tion the benevolent plan . In honour of the king , who greatly encouraged the plan , they called the new province GEORGIA . Twen- ty - one Trustees were appointed to conduct the affairs relating to the settlement of the province . The ...
... tion the benevolent plan . In honour of the king , who greatly encouraged the plan , they called the new province GEORGIA . Twen- ty - one Trustees were appointed to conduct the affairs relating to the settlement of the province . The ...
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... tion , after a long controversy with New - York and New - Hampshire , they have ever since continued to exercise all the powers of an inde- pendent State . Vermont was not admitted into the Union with the other States , till March 4th ...
... tion , after a long controversy with New - York and New - Hampshire , they have ever since continued to exercise all the powers of an inde- pendent State . Vermont was not admitted into the Union with the other States , till March 4th ...
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... tion of their provisions in the fort was the occasion of great distresses in the course of the winter . But a thaw in January , gave them some relief , when a party fell on Mendon , and laid it in ashes . In February , they received ...
... tion of their provisions in the fort was the occasion of great distresses in the course of the winter . But a thaw in January , gave them some relief , when a party fell on Mendon , and laid it in ashes . In February , they received ...
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... tion ; but Capt . Eels and Earl took 160 prisoners , promising them good treatment ; yet , in spite of them and Capt . Church , who all argued and plead and begged , those in higher office carried them to Plymouth , and transported them ...
... tion ; but Capt . Eels and Earl took 160 prisoners , promising them good treatment ; yet , in spite of them and Capt . Church , who all argued and plead and begged , those in higher office carried them to Plymouth , and transported them ...
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... tion of the best marksmen , to compose a light infantry . It requires a commander of the firmest and coolest mind , full of precaution , and rich in expedients ; and who with the glance of his eye , can catch every advantage and ...
... tion of the best marksmen , to compose a light infantry . It requires a commander of the firmest and coolest mind , full of precaution , and rich in expedients ; and who with the glance of his eye , can catch every advantage and ...
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