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, Volume 2C.P. Wayne, 1804 - Generals |
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... hundred men . The command of this regiment was given to a mr . Fry , a gentleman supposed to be well acquainted with Appointed the western country , and major Washington was appointed lieutenant colonel . Extremely * See Note , No. I ...
... hundred men . The command of this regiment was given to a mr . Fry , a gentleman supposed to be well acquainted with Appointed the western country , and major Washington was appointed lieutenant colonel . Extremely * See Note , No. I ...
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... hundred effective men . The regular captains objected to being commanded by a provincial officer , but , under existing circumstances , the dispute about rank was waved for the moment , and the com- mand rested with colonel Washington ...
... hundred effective men . The regular captains objected to being commanded by a provincial officer , but , under existing circumstances , the dispute about rank was waved for the moment , and the com- mand rested with colonel Washington ...
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... hundred French , and four hundred Indians . This intelligence was corroborated , by the information already received from deserters , who had come in a few days before , and had assured them that a re - enforcement was expected . The ...
... hundred French , and four hundred Indians . This intelligence was corroborated , by the information already received from deserters , who had come in a few days before , and had assured them that a re - enforcement was expected . The ...
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... hundred men , under the command of monsieur de Villier , appeared and immedi- ately commenced a furious attack upon the fort , where they were received with great in- trepidity . The Americans fought partly within the stockade , and ...
... hundred men , under the command of monsieur de Villier , appeared and immedi- ately commenced a furious attack upon the fort , where they were received with great in- trepidity . The Americans fought partly within the stockade , and ...
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... hundred pistoles to be distributed among the To the vote of thanks , the officers made the following reply : " We the officers of the Virginia regiment , are highly sensible of the particular mark of distinction with which you have ...
... hundred pistoles to be distributed among the To the vote of thanks , the officers made the following reply : " We the officers of the Virginia regiment , are highly sensible of the particular mark of distinction with which you have ...
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