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 3C.P. Wayne., 1804 - Generals |
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... Schuylkill and proceed to French creek .... General Wayne surprised , and after a sharp action compelled to retreat .... Washington marches to Pottsgrove .... General Howe takes possession of Phi- ladelphia .... Congress remove to ...
... Schuylkill and proceed to French creek .... General Wayne surprised , and after a sharp action compelled to retreat .... Washington marches to Pottsgrove .... General Howe takes possession of Phi- ladelphia .... Congress remove to ...
Page 127
... Schuylkill and proceed to French creek .... General Wayne surprised , and after a sharp action compelled to retreat .... Washington marches to Pottsgrove .... General Howe takes possession of Phi- ladelphia .... Congress remove to ...
... Schuylkill and proceed to French creek .... General Wayne surprised , and after a sharp action compelled to retreat .... Washington marches to Pottsgrove .... General Howe takes possession of Phi- ladelphia .... Congress remove to ...
Page 154
... Schuylkill bridge , to their for- mer ground near the falls of that river . General Greene's division , which , having been less in action , was more entire than other part any the continental army , covered the rear ; and general ...
... Schuylkill bridge , to their for- mer ground near the falls of that river . General Greene's division , which , having been less in action , was more entire than other part any the continental army , covered the rear ; and general ...
Page 155
... Schuylkill , and proceeded on the Lancaster road with the intention of meeting the enemy , and trying the fate of another battle . * A French officer who had engaged with mr . Deane , minister of the United States , at Paris , to enter ...
... Schuylkill , and proceeded on the Lancaster road with the intention of meeting the enemy , and trying the fate of another battle . * A French officer who had engaged with mr . Deane , minister of the United States , at Paris , to enter ...
Page 156
... vulnerable parts . To prevent a sudden movement to Philadel- phia , by the lower road , which was apprehended from the corps near Chester , the bridge over the Schuylkill , was ordered to be loosened from CHAP 156 THE LIFE OF.
... vulnerable parts . To prevent a sudden movement to Philadel- phia , by the lower road , which was apprehended from the corps near Chester , the bridge over the Schuylkill , was ordered to be loosened from CHAP 156 THE LIFE OF.
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