The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesHenry T. Coates, 1882 - 489 páginas |
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... camp to General Braddock — His bravery in the action in which that General fell — He is ap- pointed the Colonel of a regiment , and Commander - in - Chief of the Virginia troops - His efforts to defend the frontiers - His exertions in ...
... camp to General Braddock — His bravery in the action in which that General fell — He is ap- pointed the Colonel of a regiment , and Commander - in - Chief of the Virginia troops - His efforts to defend the frontiers - His exertions in ...
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... camp , composed of militia , was formed at Amboy , to prevent the depre dations of the enemy in New Jersey ; and a force was stationed near New Rochelle , and at East and West Chester on the Sound , to check the progress of the enemy ...
... camp , composed of militia , was formed at Amboy , to prevent the depre dations of the enemy in New Jersey ; and a force was stationed near New Rochelle , and at East and West Chester on the Sound , to check the progress of the enemy ...
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... camp . Had Sir William Howe marched out of his winter- quarters and assaulted the American camp , the want of provision and clothing would have compelled the army , without serious contention , to disperse . But that cautious commander ...
... camp . Had Sir William Howe marched out of his winter- quarters and assaulted the American camp , the want of provision and clothing would have compelled the army , without serious contention , to disperse . But that cautious commander ...
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