The Life of George Washington: Commander-in-chief of the American Army Through the Revolutionary War, and the First President of the United StatesPorter & Coates, 1808 - 560 páginas |
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... - vourable opportunity that might present to annoy the enemy , General Washington seriously me- ditated upon the importance of establishing a per- manent army . His experience enabled him to anticipate the 1776. ] 61 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
... - vourable opportunity that might present to annoy the enemy , General Washington seriously me- ditated upon the importance of establishing a per- manent army . His experience enabled him to anticipate the 1776. ] 61 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
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... present troops . were engaged , and he bent the whole force of his mind to induce Congress seasonably to adopt measures to prevent them . In a letter to the Pre- sident of Congress , dated Feb. 9 , he entered thus fully into the subject ...
... present troops . were engaged , and he bent the whole force of his mind to induce Congress seasonably to adopt measures to prevent them . In a letter to the Pre- sident of Congress , dated Feb. 9 , he entered thus fully into the subject ...
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... present feelings , regardless of consequences . " Again , men of a day's standing will not look forward ; and , from experience we find , that as the time approaches for their discharge , they grow careless of their arms , ammunition ...
... present feelings , regardless of consequences . " Again , men of a day's standing will not look forward ; and , from experience we find , that as the time approaches for their discharge , they grow careless of their arms , ammunition ...
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... present necessity , to be removed above King's - bridge , and assembled a council to determine upon the expediency of re- treating from the city . [ SEPT . 7. ] The majority of his general officers voted against the immediate evacuation ...
... present necessity , to be removed above King's - bridge , and assembled a council to determine upon the expediency of re- treating from the city . [ SEPT . 7. ] The majority of his general officers voted against the immediate evacuation ...
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... present temper and situation of the troops , reflect but a very gloomy prospect upon the appearance of things now , and satisfy me , beyond the possibility of doubt , that unless some speedy and effectual measures are adopted by ...
... present temper and situation of the troops , reflect but a very gloomy prospect upon the appearance of things now , and satisfy me , beyond the possibility of doubt , that unless some speedy and effectual measures are adopted by ...
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