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 4Richard Phillips, 1805 - Presidents |
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... Savannah . Sunbury surrenders to General Prevost . The state of Georgia reduced . General Lincoln takes the command of the southern army . Major , Gardner defeated by General Moultrie . Insurrection of the Tories in South Carolina , who ...
... Savannah . Sunbury surrenders to General Prevost . The state of Georgia reduced . General Lincoln takes the command of the southern army . Major , Gardner defeated by General Moultrie . Insurrection of the Tories in South Carolina , who ...
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... Savannah by the combined armies . Unsuccessful attempt to storm it . The siege raised . Victory gained by General Sullivan over the Indians at Newtown . Spain offers her mediation to the belligerent powers . War between Spain and ...
... Savannah by the combined armies . Unsuccessful attempt to storm it . The siege raised . Victory gained by General Sullivan over the Indians at Newtown . Spain offers her mediation to the belligerent powers . War between Spain and ...
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... Savannah— Sunbury surrenders to General Prevost - The state of Georgia reduced - General Lincoln takes the com- mand of the southern army - Major Gardner de- feated by General Moultrie - Insurrection of the tories in South Carolina ...
... Savannah— Sunbury surrenders to General Prevost - The state of Georgia reduced - General Lincoln takes the com- mand of the southern army - Major Gardner de- feated by General Moultrie - Insurrection of the tories in South Carolina ...
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... Savannah ( the river which separates Georgia from South Carolina ) on the 23d of December ; and in a few days the fleet with the transports got over the bar , and anchored in the river within the light - house of Tybee . The command of ...
... Savannah ( the river which separates Georgia from South Carolina ) on the 23d of December ; and in a few days the fleet with the transports got over the bar , and anchored in the river within the light - house of Tybee . The command of ...
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... Savannah ; upon which Howe drew up his army half a mile east of the town , across the main road , so as in some degree to flank it . His left was secured by the river ; in addition to which it was strengthened by the fort of Savannah ...
... Savannah ; upon which Howe drew up his army half a mile east of the town , across the main road , so as in some degree to flank it . His left was secured by the river ; in addition to which it was strengthened by the fort of Savannah ...
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