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, Volume 2Richard Phillips, 1804 - Presidents |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 74
Page 15
... consequence than another day's delay . They also informed me that Shingiss could not get in his men ; and was prevented from coming himself by his wife's sickness ( I believe , by fear of the French ) ; but that the wampum of that ...
... consequence than another day's delay . They also informed me that Shingiss could not get in his men ; and was prevented from coming himself by his wife's sickness ( I believe , by fear of the French ) ; but that the wampum of that ...
Page 53
... consequence of which , a state of insubordination was greatly protracted , and the difficulties of the commanding officer increased . Slight penalties were at first annexed to very se- rious military offences ; and when at length an act ...
... consequence of which , a state of insubordination was greatly protracted , and the difficulties of the commanding officer increased . Slight penalties were at first annexed to very se- rious military offences ; and when at length an act ...
Page 56
... consequences of this system are thus stated by him in a letter to the Lieutenant - governor : " The inhabitants are so sensible of their danger , if left to the protection of these people , that not a man will stay at his place . This I ...
... consequences of this system are thus stated by him in a letter to the Lieutenant - governor : " The inhabitants are so sensible of their danger , if left to the protection of these people , that not a man will stay at his place . This I ...
Page 59
... consequence what it may . So that the enemy may ravage the country , and they not the wiser . Of the ammu- nition they are as careless as of the provisions , firing it away frequently at targets for wagers . On our journey , as we ...
... consequence what it may . So that the enemy may ravage the country , and they not the wiser . Of the ammu- nition they are as careless as of the provisions , firing it away frequently at targets for wagers . On our journey , as we ...
Page 60
... consequences . They are truly sensible of their misery . They feel their in- security whilst depending upon militia , who are slow in coming to their assistance , indifferent about their preservation , unwilling to continue , and re ...
... consequences . They are truly sensible of their misery . They feel their in- security whilst depending upon militia , who are slow in coming to their assistance , indifferent about their preservation , unwilling to continue , and re ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acts of parliament American army appointed arms arrival artillery assembly attack attempt body Boston Britain British army camp Captain cause Colonel Rawle Colonel Washington Commander in Chief commenced committee conduct Congress consequence considerable considered continued council crown danger declared defence detachment determined directed duty East River endeavour enemy engaged enlistments execution exertions expected favour fire Flat Bush force Fort Washington French garrison Governor Hill honour hope House of Burgesses hundred immediately important Indians inhabitants Jersey Kingsbridge land letter liberty Long Island Lord Lord Cornwallis Majesty's Massachussetts measures ment miles military militia necessary neral North officers opinion parliament party passed person possession present province provisions Quebec raised received regiments reinforcements render resolution Resolved respect river secure sent ships situation soldiers soon stationed thousand tion town troops United Colonies utmost Virginia York York Island