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. Compiled Under the Inspection of the Hon. Bushrod Washington from Original Papers ... to which is Prefixed, an Introduction Containing a Compendious View of the Colonies Planted by the English on the Continent of North America, Band 4Richard Phillips, 1805 |
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... defence of the country was intrusted . This officer had dis- tinguished himself in the defence of Sullivan's Island ; he had given frequent proofs of courage , and had deservedly acquired a high place in the good opinion of the public ...
... defence of the country was intrusted . This officer had dis- tinguished himself in the defence of Sullivan's Island ; he had given frequent proofs of courage , and had deservedly acquired a high place in the good opinion of the public ...
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... defence of Georgia , but also from the reflection that , should the result not justify this opinion , his road to Charlestown would not be much lengthened by the course he had determined to pursue . Though the original purpose of ...
... defence of Georgia , but also from the reflection that , should the result not justify this opinion , his road to Charlestown would not be much lengthened by the course he had determined to pursue . Though the original purpose of ...
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... defence were drawn from Ashley to Cow- per rivers ; a numerous artillery was placed in them , in addition to which they were flanked by armed galleys , stationed in the two rivers . The neighbouring militia were drawn into the town ...
... defence were drawn from Ashley to Cow- per rivers ; a numerous artillery was placed in them , in addition to which they were flanked by armed galleys , stationed in the two rivers . The neighbouring militia were drawn into the town ...
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... defence . This position appeared too strong to be attacked while their whole army lay in its neighbourhood . But when the retreat commenced , and the troops were generally engaged in moving from island to island , and in establishing ...
... defence . This position appeared too strong to be attacked while their whole army lay in its neighbourhood . But when the retreat commenced , and the troops were generally engaged in moving from island to island , and in establishing ...
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... defence against any sudden attacks which might be made by light parties , with a view to plunder rather than to conquest . The small gar- risons on the north and south sides of James river could communicate with each other over - land ...
... defence against any sudden attacks which might be made by light parties , with a view to plunder rather than to conquest . The small gar- risons on the north and south sides of James river could communicate with each other over - land ...
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