Life of George Washington, Volume 4Putnam, 1857 |
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... crossed on the night of the 14th of January , from De Hart's Point to the island . His approach was discovered ; the troops took ref- uge in the works , which were too strongly situated to be attacked ; a channel remaining open through ...
... crossed on the night of the 14th of January , from De Hart's Point to the island . His approach was discovered ; the troops took ref- uge in the works , which were too strongly situated to be attacked ; a channel remaining open through ...
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... crossed to Paulus Hook , and being joined by part of the garrison of that post , pushed on to Newark , surprised and captured a company stationed there , set fire to the academy , and returned without loss . The other detachment ...
... crossed to Paulus Hook , and being joined by part of the garrison of that post , pushed on to Newark , surprised and captured a company stationed there , set fire to the academy , and returned without loss . The other detachment ...
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... crossed from the east side of Cooper River , by the only passage now open , and threw himself into Charleston . It was a timely reinforcement , and joyfully welcomed ; for the garrison , when in greatest force , amounted to a little ...
... crossed from the east side of Cooper River , by the only passage now open , and threw himself into Charleston . It was a timely reinforcement , and joyfully welcomed ; for the garrison , when in greatest force , amounted to a little ...
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... crossed the canal ; pushed up a double sap to the inside of the abatis , and prepared to make an assault by sea and land . All hopes of successful defense were at an end . The works were in ruins ; the guns almost all dismounted ; the ...
... crossed the canal ; pushed up a double sap to the inside of the abatis , and prepared to make an assault by sea and land . All hopes of successful defense were at an end . The works were in ruins ; the guns almost all dismounted ; the ...
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... crossed from Staten Island some time after the first , compelled the Americans again to re- treat . Some of the enemy , exasperated at the unexpected opposition they had met with through- out their march , and pretending that the inhab ...
... crossed from Staten Island some time after the first , compelled the Americans again to re- treat . Some of the enemy , exasperated at the unexpected opposition they had met with through- out their march , and pretending that the inhab ...
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Página 430 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Página 475 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Página 429 - I am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address, which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs, that can befall my country. If I am not deceived in the knowledge of myself, you could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable.
Página 437 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions, of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars...
Página 467 - ... country, and his prayers to the God of armies. May ample justice be done them here, and may the choicest of Heaven's favors, both here and hereafter, attend those who, under the Divine auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others. With these wishes, and this benediction, the commander-in-chief is about to retire from service. The curtain of separation will soon be drawn, and the military scene to him will be closed for ever.
Página 133 - The request I have to make to your Excellency, and I am conscious I address myself well, is, that in any rigor policy may dictate, a decency of conduct towards me may mark, that, though unfortunate, I am branded with nothing dishonorable, as no motive could be mine but the service of my King, and as I was involuntarily an impostor.
Página 134 - And now I've closed my epic strain, I tremble as I show it, Lest this same warrio-drover, "Wayne, Should ever catch the poet.
Página 458 - The militia of this country must be considered as the palladium of our security and the first effectual resort in case of hostility. It is essential, therefore, that the same system should pervade the whole ; that the formation and discipline of the militia of the continent should be absolutely uniform, and that the same species of arms, accoutrements, and military apparatus should be introduced in every part of the United States.
Página 125 - In the days of Shamgar the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were unoccupied, and the travellers walked through byways. 7 The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.
Página 166 - I pray you to bear me witness that I meet my fate like a brave man.