The History of North and South America, from Its Discovery to the Death of General Washington, Volumes 1-2Benjamin Warner, and sold at his stores, Richmond, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 - America |
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... Washington takes leave of the army and of congress , Washington elected president of the United States , His farewell address , His death , 109 114 115 116 117 118 120 132 HISTORY OF AMERICA . THE discovery of America has led 6 CONTENTS .
... Washington takes leave of the army and of congress , Washington elected president of the United States , His farewell address , His death , 109 114 115 116 117 118 120 132 HISTORY OF AMERICA . THE discovery of America has led 6 CONTENTS .
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... army . Diego de Ordaz , one of his principal officers , who was charged with this commission , delivered it with soldierly freedom , assur- ing him that he spoke the sentiments of the whole army . Cortes heard him without any appearance ...
... army . Diego de Ordaz , one of his principal officers , who was charged with this commission , delivered it with soldierly freedom , assur- ing him that he spoke the sentiments of the whole army . Cortes heard him without any appearance ...
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... army , and by their suffrage elected a council and magistrates , in whom the government was to be vested . The magistrates were distinguished by the names and ensigns of office . All the persons chosen , were firmly devoted to Cortes ...
... army , and by their suffrage elected a council and magistrates , in whom the government was to be vested . The magistrates were distinguished by the names and ensigns of office . All the persons chosen , were firmly devoted to Cortes ...
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... army , officers and soldiers , put their hands to the work : Cortes himself setting the example . The Indians of Zempoalla and Quiabislan , lent their assistance ; and this petty station , the parent of so many great settlements , was ...
... army , officers and soldiers , put their hands to the work : Cortes himself setting the example . The Indians of Zempoalla and Quiabislan , lent their assistance ; and this petty station , the parent of so many great settlements , was ...
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... army marched in close order ; he chose his sta- tions where he halted with attention , and fortified his ca great care . During fourteen days he was exposed to almost uninterrupted assaults ; the Tlascaians advancing with numerous ...
... army marched in close order ; he chose his sta- tions where he halted with attention , and fortified his ca great care . During fourteen days he was exposed to almost uninterrupted assaults ; the Tlascaians advancing with numerous ...
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