The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment, of the Independence of the United States of America: Including an Account of the Late War ; and of the Thirteen Colonies, from Their Origin to that Period, Band 2Author, 1788 |
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... these strong appearances , that there is a real and general union in fentiment among the New Yorkers . They are much divided ; though each party has thus coalefced with a view of ferving its own particular interest . The tories have ...
... these strong appearances , that there is a real and general union in fentiment among the New Yorkers . They are much divided ; though each party has thus coalefced with a view of ferving its own particular interest . The tories have ...
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... these were on their way to the place of rendezvous , they were met by a countryman , apparently an undefigning honeft travel- ler , but who was either himself well - fkilled and a prin- cipal , or had been well - tutored by fome one or ...
... these were on their way to the place of rendezvous , they were met by a countryman , apparently an undefigning honeft travel- ler , but who was either himself well - fkilled and a prin- cipal , or had been well - tutored by fome one or ...
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... these colonies , fo ardently wished for by the latter , shall render it prudent and con- fiftent with the over - ruling law of felf - prefervation . " Whatever may be the drift of a few in congrefs , the body wish to keep the door open ...
... these colonies , fo ardently wished for by the latter , shall render it prudent and con- fiftent with the over - ruling law of felf - prefervation . " Whatever may be the drift of a few in congrefs , the body wish to keep the door open ...
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... These small engagements were not trifling in their confequences . The advantage was generally on the fide of the Americans , which elated their fpirits . They alfo learnt from them to face danger , and to run hazards ; and it is by ...
... These small engagements were not trifling in their confequences . The advantage was generally on the fide of the Americans , which elated their fpirits . They alfo learnt from them to face danger , and to run hazards ; and it is by ...
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... these , that probably the greatest quantum of courage is acquired . Frequent fkirmishes are good pre- paratives , by which to qualify raw foldiers to fight as veterans in set battles . Two floops , and an armed fchooner with foldiers ...
... these , that probably the greatest quantum of courage is acquired . Frequent fkirmishes are good pre- paratives , by which to qualify raw foldiers to fight as veterans in set battles . Two floops , and an armed fchooner with foldiers ...
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