The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... Council , than to take a position on the Ohio before the French should come down the river , and unite with the par- ties from New Orleans . The command of one of the two companies was given to Captain Trent , who , being acquainted ...
... Council , than to take a position on the Ohio before the French should come down the river , and unite with the par- ties from New Orleans . The command of one of the two companies was given to Captain Trent , who , being acquainted ...
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... council of war . Notwith- standing the dangers that threatened on every side , it was resolved to push boldly into the wilderness , to clear and prepare the road as they advanced , and , if possible , to penetrate to the Monongahela at ...
... council of war . Notwith- standing the dangers that threatened on every side , it was resolved to push boldly into the wilderness , to clear and prepare the road as they advanced , and , if possible , to penetrate to the Monongahela at ...
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... council was held with Tanacharison and his chief war- riors , and it was agreed that they should march in concert against the French . Two Indians went out to ascertain the position of the enemy , which was dis- covered to be in an ...
... council was held with Tanacharison and his chief war- riors , and it was agreed that they should march in concert against the French . Two Indians went out to ascertain the position of the enemy , which was dis- covered to be in an ...
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... council with Indians , and he appointed Innes com- mander of the expedition , but confirmed Colonel Wash- ington's command of the Virginia regiment . The appointment of Innes was an unpopular meas- ure in Virginia , as he was from ...
... council with Indians , and he appointed Innes com- mander of the expedition , but confirmed Colonel Wash- ington's command of the Virginia regiment . The appointment of Innes was an unpopular meas- ure in Virginia , as he was from ...
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... councils , and importunities for presents , particularly a party from the interior , who feigned friendship , but who ... council of war being called , it was at first thought best to make a stand , and wait the approach of the enemy at ...
... councils , and importunities for presents , particularly a party from the interior , who feigned friendship , but who ... council of war being called , it was at first thought best to make a stand , and wait the approach of the enemy at ...
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