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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... arms , after they had stipulated to be neutral , he urged that they should be engaged to take part with America , as the only means of pre- venting them from joining the enemy . A plan had been formed by lord Dunmore , through the ...
... arms , after they had stipulated to be neutral , he urged that they should be engaged to take part with America , as the only means of pre- venting them from joining the enemy . A plan had been formed by lord Dunmore , through the ...
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... arms against them . Their first incur- sions were made about the time when fort Moultrie was attacked by the fleet under the command of sir Peter Parker . As this fleet soon withdrew from the coast , and no regular force appeared in aid ...
... arms against them . Their first incur- sions were made about the time when fort Moultrie was attacked by the fleet under the command of sir Peter Parker . As this fleet soon withdrew from the coast , and no regular force appeared in aid ...
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... arms generally , beat the enemy , and carried the war into their own country , where they burnt their corn , and ... arm the Indians against the United States , by authorizing the commander in chief to engage a number of them , not ex ...
... arms generally , beat the enemy , and carried the war into their own country , where they burnt their corn , and ... arm the Indians against the United States , by authorizing the commander in chief to engage a number of them , not ex ...
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... in the American service could only act against men in arms ; those in the British service against age , infancy , and the helpless sex . CHAP . I. 1776 . 1 of prisoners . CHAP . I. mind was susceptible GEORGE WASHINGTON . 21.
... in the American service could only act against men in arms ; those in the British service against age , infancy , and the helpless sex . CHAP . I. 1776 . 1 of prisoners . CHAP . I. mind was susceptible GEORGE WASHINGTON . 21.
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... arms only , that the enterprising naval spirit of the Americans rendered essential service to their country . The non - importation agree- ments which preceded the war , and excluded the usual supply of goods for ordinary con- sumption ...
... arms only , that the enterprising naval spirit of the Americans rendered essential service to their country . The non - importation agree- ments which preceded the war , and excluded the usual supply of goods for ordinary con- sumption ...
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