A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the Principal Events Both in the Field and in the Cabinet, المجلد 2F. Betts, 1822 |
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... respecting them . It is asserted indeed that Sir William Howe , himself , knew for the first time , after his arrival in the Chesapeake , that it was expected of him to af- ford any cooperation to the army from Canada ; and the truth is ...
... respecting them . It is asserted indeed that Sir William Howe , himself , knew for the first time , after his arrival in the Chesapeake , that it was expected of him to af- ford any cooperation to the army from Canada ; and the truth is ...
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... respects , will explain the situation of the two ar- mies at this period . It is dated " Camp , Behmus's Heights , October 5th , 1777 " - " Since the action of the 19th ultimo , the enemy have kept the ground they occupied the morning ...
... respects , will explain the situation of the two ar- mies at this period . It is dated " Camp , Behmus's Heights , October 5th , 1777 " - " Since the action of the 19th ultimo , the enemy have kept the ground they occupied the morning ...
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... respect to which her rank and condition gave her a claim ; indeed , the feminine figure , the benign aspect , and polished manners of this charming woman , were alone sufficient to attract the sympathy of the most obdurate . But if ...
... respect to which her rank and condition gave her a claim ; indeed , the feminine figure , the benign aspect , and polished manners of this charming woman , were alone sufficient to attract the sympathy of the most obdurate . But if ...
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Paul Allen. wanting to inspire respect , it was furnished by the peculiar circumstances of Lady Harriot , then in that most delicate situation , which cannot fail to interest the solicitudes of every being possessing the form and ...
Paul Allen. wanting to inspire respect , it was furnished by the peculiar circumstances of Lady Harriot , then in that most delicate situation , which cannot fail to interest the solicitudes of every being possessing the form and ...
الصفحة 93
... commander on the 12th , furnishes an in- teresting example of that combination of courtesy and candour , which marked the character of this Ame- rican chief . While he pays due respect to the AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 93.
... commander on the 12th , furnishes an in- teresting example of that combination of courtesy and candour , which marked the character of this Ame- rican chief . While he pays due respect to the AMERICAN REVOLUTION . 93.
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