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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Paul Allen. ing of the 28th , towards Sagatuck river , which they forded , and pursuing the course of its banks , were closely followed by Arnold on the west side , with occasional and mutual cannonadings , until they reach- ed Sagatuck ...
Paul Allen. ing of the 28th , towards Sagatuck river , which they forded , and pursuing the course of its banks , were closely followed by Arnold on the west side , with occasional and mutual cannonadings , until they reach- ed Sagatuck ...
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... river ; but upon being briskly pursued by the Ame- ricans , they hastily retired along the Amboy road without making a stand . Morgan's regiment kept up a galling fire during the pursuit which did con- siderable execution . Why Sir ...
... river ; but upon being briskly pursued by the Ame- ricans , they hastily retired along the Amboy road without making a stand . Morgan's regiment kept up a galling fire during the pursuit which did con- siderable execution . Why Sir ...
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... army , as the most eligible at which to await the movements of the enemy . A small island here di- vided the Hudson , and the high hills on each side ap- proached so near the river , that the position might 36 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
... army , as the most eligible at which to await the movements of the enemy . A small island here di- vided the Hudson , and the high hills on each side ap- proached so near the river , that the position might 36 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
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Paul Allen. proached so near the river , that the position might be easily defended against a superiour force . General St. Clair was posted with one division of the army on the right bank of the river , and General Arnold , who after ...
Paul Allen. proached so near the river , that the position might be easily defended against a superiour force . General St. Clair was posted with one division of the army on the right bank of the river , and General Arnold , who after ...
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... River and leaving General Burgoyne unprotected . All his reasoning therefore led him to guard the high- lands . Daily reports were brought in of the move- ments of the fleet , each contradicting the other . On the 23d of July the fleet ...
... River and leaving General Burgoyne unprotected . All his reasoning therefore led him to guard the high- lands . Daily reports were brought in of the move- ments of the fleet , each contradicting the other . On the 23d of July the fleet ...
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