The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Volume 1Harper & Brothers, 1860 |
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... Fort 151 vi . 89. Crown Point 152 vii . 90. Inscribed Stone .. 152 XV . 91. Well at Crown Point .. 153 xviii . 92 , " Virtual Representation , " a Caricature . 158 xxii . 93. Split Rock 159 xxiii . 94. Burgoyne addressing the Indians ...
... Fort 151 vi . 89. Crown Point 152 vii . 90. Inscribed Stone .. 152 XV . 91. Well at Crown Point .. 153 xviii . 92 , " Virtual Representation , " a Caricature . 158 xxii . 93. Split Rock 159 xxiii . 94. Burgoyne addressing the Indians ...
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... Fort ..... 367. Ground Plan of the Fort 368. Initial Letter 369. Signatures of Uncas and his Sons . 370. Uncas's Monument .. 371. Residence of General Huntington 372. Portrait of Jonathan Trumbull .. 373. Governor Trumbull's War Office ...
... Fort ..... 367. Ground Plan of the Fort 368. Initial Letter 369. Signatures of Uncas and his Sons . 370. Uncas's Monument .. 371. Residence of General Huntington 372. Portrait of Jonathan Trumbull .. 373. Governor Trumbull's War Office ...
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... Fort Edward , " what line of conduct I mean to hold amid this variety of diffi culties and distress , I would answer , to dispute every inch of ground with General Bur- goyne , and retard his descent into the country as long as possible ...
... Fort Edward , " what line of conduct I mean to hold amid this variety of diffi culties and distress , I would answer , to dispute every inch of ground with General Bur- goyne , and retard his descent into the country as long as possible ...
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... Fort Neilson . Between the smaller poplar tree and the house is seen Willard's Mountain , five miles distant , on the east side of the Hudson . This erninence commands a fine view of the valley for many miles . From its summit a Mr ...
... Fort Neilson . Between the smaller poplar tree and the house is seen Willard's Mountain , five miles distant , on the east side of the Hudson . This erninence commands a fine view of the valley for many miles . From its summit a Mr ...
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... Fort Hardy , ' where the different companies were drawn up in parallel lines , and , by order of their several commanders , grounded their arms and emptied their cartridge - boxes . They were not subject to the mortification of thus sub ...
... Fort Hardy , ' where the different companies were drawn up in parallel lines , and , by order of their several commanders , grounded their arms and emptied their cartridge - boxes . They were not subject to the mortification of thus sub ...
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Página 84 - If I were an American, as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never — never — never.
Página 518 - To conclude, my Lords: if the Ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the King, I will not say that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown; but I will affirm that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the King is betrayed; but I will pronounce that the kingdom is undone.
Página 518 - I trust it is obvious to your lordships that all attempts to impose servitude upon such men, to establish despotism over such a mighty continental nation must be vain, must be fatal. We shall be forced ultimately to retract; let us retract while we can, not when we must.
Página 504 - Though equal to all things, for all things unfit, Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit : For a patriot, too cool ; for a drudge, disobedient ; And too fond of the right to pursue the expedient. In short, 'twas his fate, unemploy'd, or in place, Sir, To eat mutton cold, and cut blocks with a razor.
Página 438 - Faith, etc., having undertaken for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and of one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Página 577 - ... her standard to the air, She tore the azure robe of night, And set the stars of glory there. She mingled with its gorgeous dyes The milky baldric of the skies, And striped its pure celestial white With streakings of the morning light; Then from his mansion in the sun She called her eagle bearer down, And gave into his mighty hand The symbol of her chosen land.
Página 616 - Lo, the poor Indian! whose untutor'd mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind; His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk, or milky way...
Página 227 - And what are we, That hear the question of that voice sublime? Oh, what are all the notes that ever rung From war's vain trumpet, by thy thundering side ? Yea, what is all the riot man can make In his short life, to thy unceasing roar? And yet, bold babbler, what art thou to Him Who drowned a world, and heaped the waters far Above its loftiest mountains ? — a light wave, That breaks, and whispers of its Maker's might.
Página 462 - They planted by your care! No! your oppressions planted them in America. — They fled from your tyranny to a then uncultivated and...
Página 84 - You may swell every expense, and every effort, still more extravagantly ; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow ; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...