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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... according to Act of Congress , in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty , by HARPER & BROTHERS , in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York . 68-6-3 ) . 6.ft A. G. Hell Family 7-28-37 PREFACE.
... according to Act of Congress , in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty , by HARPER & BROTHERS , in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York . 68-6-3 ) . 6.ft A. G. Hell Family 7-28-37 PREFACE.
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... thousand florins , or between eight and nine thousand dollars . These were small preparations for an exploring expedition of such vast extent and importance . The descendants of the Pinzons are still quite numerous in the vicinity of ...
... thousand florins , or between eight and nine thousand dollars . These were small preparations for an exploring expedition of such vast extent and importance . The descendants of the Pinzons are still quite numerous in the vicinity of ...
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... thousand five hundred , and of the British about three thousand . The whole British army in camp and on the field numbered about five thousand , and that of the American about seven thousand . Although the aggregate number of killed on ...
... thousand five hundred , and of the British about three thousand . The whole British army in camp and on the field numbered about five thousand , and that of the American about seven thousand . Although the aggregate number of killed on ...
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... thousand New England troops , joined the main army 1777. on the 29th . Gates at once gave up the right wing to him , and assumed the command of the left , which was composed of two brigades under Generals Poor and Learned , Colonel ...
... thousand New England troops , joined the main army 1777. on the 29th . Gates at once gave up the right wing to him , and assumed the command of the left , which was composed of two brigades under Generals Poor and Learned , Colonel ...
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... thousand seven hundred and ninety- one , of whom two thousand four hundred and twelve were Germans and Hessians . The force of the Americans , at the time of the surrender , was , according to a statement which General Gates furnished ...
... thousand seven hundred and ninety- one , of whom two thousand four hundred and twelve were Germans and Hessians . The force of the Americans , at the time of the surrender , was , according to a statement which General Gates furnished ...
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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...