The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799U.S. Government Printing Office, 1931 - Government publications |
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... Sergeants , six Corporals , one Drummer , and one hundred and twenty soldiers , one Surgeon , " one Swedish Gentleman , " who was a volunteer , two wagons , guarded by one Lieutenant , Sergeant , Corporal and twenty - five Soldiers . We ...
... Sergeants , six Corporals , one Drummer , and one hundred and twenty soldiers , one Surgeon , " one Swedish Gentleman , " who was a volunteer , two wagons , guarded by one Lieutenant , Sergeant , Corporal and twenty - five Soldiers . We ...
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... sergeant and one corporal be allowed to a company ; with whom it is as much impossible to do the necessary duty , as it is to conquer kingdoms with my handful of men . Upon the whole , I find so many clogs upon the expedition , that I ...
... sergeant and one corporal be allowed to a company ; with whom it is as much impossible to do the necessary duty , as it is to conquer kingdoms with my handful of men . Upon the whole , I find so many clogs upon the expedition , that I ...
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... Sergeant or two from Fort Cumberland . 4thly . The Men are to Cook their own Provisions in the Bar- racks , provided by Mr. Commissary Dick ; who you are to apply to for Kettles and other absolute Necessaries . 5thly . The Men are to be ...
... Sergeant or two from Fort Cumberland . 4thly . The Men are to Cook their own Provisions in the Bar- racks , provided by Mr. Commissary Dick ; who you are to apply to for Kettles and other absolute Necessaries . 5thly . The Men are to be ...
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... this Evening to Recommend such Men of their Companies , as they think fit for Sergeants and Corporals for the new Companies . 7 William Bronaugh . It is desired , that none of the Officers will 1755 ] 177 GARRISON ORDERS.
... this Evening to Recommend such Men of their Companies , as they think fit for Sergeants and Corporals for the new Companies . 7 William Bronaugh . It is desired , that none of the Officers will 1755 ] 177 GARRISON ORDERS.
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... Sergeants to each place of Rendezvous ; as soon as they shall be thought capable of teaching the Re- cruits ; and to deliver each of them one of the Country's Horses , if it is thought advisable ; as they are to be answerable for them ...
... Sergeants to each place of Rendezvous ; as soon as they shall be thought capable of teaching the Re- cruits ; and to deliver each of them one of the Country's Horses , if it is thought advisable ; as they are to be answerable for them ...
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Page 325 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving. petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
Page 29 - One of them fired at Mr. Gist or me, not fifteen steps off, but fortunately missed. We took this fellow into custody, and kept him until about nine o'clock at night, then let him go, and walked all the remaining part of the night without making any stop, that we might get the start so far, as to be out of the reach of their pursuit the next day, since we were well assured they would follow our track as soon as it was light.
Page 30 - ... jammed in the ice, in such a manner, that we expected every moment our raft to sink and ourselves to perish. I put out my setting pole to try to stop the raft that the ice might pass by; when the rapidity of the stream threw it with so much violence against the pole, that it jerked me out into ten feet water: but I fortunately saved myself by catching hold of one of the raft logs. Notwithstanding all our efforts, we could not get to either shore, but were obliged, as we were near an island, to...
Page 28 - Our horses were now so weak and feeble, and the baggage so heavy, (as we were obliged to provide all the necessaries which the journey would require) that we doubted much their performing it. Therefore, myself and others, except the drivers, who were obliged to ride, gave up our horses for packs, to assist along with the baggage.
Page 105 - This idea has filled me with surprise : for, if you think me capable of holding a Commission that has neither rank nor emolument annexed to it, you must entertain a very contemptible opinion of my weakness, and believe me to be more empty than the Commission itself.
Page 60 - I have a constitution hardy enough to encounter and undergo the most severe trials, and, I flatter myself, resolution to face what any man durst, as shall be proved when it comes to the test, which I believe we are on the borders of.
Page 26 - They told me, that it was their absolute design to take possession of the Ohio, and by G..d they would do it: For that, although they were sensible the English could raise two men for their one ; yet they knew their motions were too slow and dilatory to prevent any undertaking of theirs.
Page 26 - I prepared early to wait upon the commander, and was received, and conducted to him by the second officer in command. I acquainted him with my business, and offered my commission and letter...
Page 19 - He sleep amongst my most inveterate Foes And with gladness never wish to wake In deluding sleepings let my Eyelids close That in an enraptured Dream I may In a soft lulling sleep and gentle repose Possess those joys denied by Day.
Page 151 - In short, the dastardly behavior of those they call regulars exposed all others, that were inclined to do their duty, to almost certain death ; and, at last, in despite of all the efforts of the officers to the contrary, they ran, as sheep pursued by dogs, and it was impossible to rally them.