Life of Admiral Sir Charles Saunders, K.B.Pitman, 1914 - 242 páginas |
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... , either up to the present or in the future . Anson left the coast of Mexico on the 6th May for the Ladrones . The wind was against him , both ships were crazy , " and his troubles " " · began anew . " We discovered a spring in 41.
... , either up to the present or in the future . Anson left the coast of Mexico on the 6th May for the Ladrones . The wind was against him , both ships were crazy , " and his troubles " " · began anew . " We discovered a spring in 41.
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... present at one interview he must have been mightily amused when Anson , telling the Viceroy's re- presentative that his men must and would be fed , suggested that under the influence of hunger they might turn cannibals , and if they did ...
... present at one interview he must have been mightily amused when Anson , telling the Viceroy's re- presentative that his men must and would be fed , suggested that under the influence of hunger they might turn cannibals , and if they did ...
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... present made to the Emperor . " The four months ' truce would expire at the end of the month , and the Governor of Gibraltar and the Admiral thought it proper to send Prince Benabdala presents that were at Gibraltar , with apologies for ...
... present made to the Emperor . " The four months ' truce would expire at the end of the month , and the Governor of Gibraltar and the Admiral thought it proper to send Prince Benabdala presents that were at Gibraltar , with apologies for ...
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... present Disposition of the Fleet under my Command ; I shall very soon send home the great Ships , and have the honor to be , with the greatest Respect , Sir , " Your most obedient and most humble Servant , " CHAS . SAUNDERS . ' " The ...
... present Disposition of the Fleet under my Command ; I shall very soon send home the great Ships , and have the honor to be , with the greatest Respect , Sir , " Your most obedient and most humble Servant , " CHAS . SAUNDERS . ' " The ...
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... present administration being determined to push on the war with all the vigour possible it becomes necessary to find what are the proper objects to employ the land and sea forces of this Kingdom upon . Marseilles among others hav- ing ...
... present administration being determined to push on the war with all the vigour possible it becomes necessary to find what are the proper objects to employ the land and sea forces of this Kingdom upon . Marseilles among others hav- ing ...
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