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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... ordered . Some time afterwards Congress made a solemn declaration , in which , after reciting the paragraphs of the private letters which were offensive , and the conversation stated by Mr. Read , they expressed their opinion , " that ...
... ordered . Some time afterwards Congress made a solemn declaration , in which , after reciting the paragraphs of the private letters which were offensive , and the conversation stated by Mr. Read , they expressed their opinion , " that ...
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... ordered a retreat . " fusion was succeeded by a total rout . The troops fled towards the river , which they endeavoured to pass , in order to enter Fort Wilkesborough . The enemy pursued " with the fury of devils ; " and of the four ...
... ordered a retreat . " fusion was succeeded by a total rout . The troops fled towards the river , which they endeavoured to pass , in order to enter Fort Wilkesborough . The enemy pursued " with the fury of devils ; " and of the four ...
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... ordered , on the first intelligence of the de- struction of Wyoming , to repair thither , and af ford all the protection in their power to the coun- try generally . The Colonel set out on an expe- dition against the Indian towns , some ...
... ordered , on the first intelligence of the de- struction of Wyoming , to repair thither , and af ford all the protection in their power to the coun- try generally . The Colonel set out on an expe- dition against the Indian towns , some ...
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... ordered to be re- cruited for its protection . This corps was divided into several detachments , the principal of which remained with Colone Clarke at Kaskaskias . Colonel Hamilton , the go- vernor of Detroit , who was understood to ...
... ordered to be re- cruited for its protection . This corps was divided into several detachments , the principal of which remained with Colone Clarke at Kaskaskias . Colonel Hamilton , the go- vernor of Detroit , who was understood to ...
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... ordered to be transmitted by that nobleman to Doctor Franklin , the minister of the United States at the Court of Versailles , with instruc- tions to induce , if possible , the French cabinet to accede to it . Some communications were ...
... ordered to be transmitted by that nobleman to Doctor Franklin , the minister of the United States at the Court of Versailles , with instruc- tions to induce , if possible , the French cabinet to accede to it . Some communications were ...
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