The Life of George Washington,: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Volumen 2C.P. Wayne, 1804 |
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... town , who may shelter themselves under the protection of this fort . This I know to be the immovable determination of all the settlers of this country . " In a letter to the speaker of the assembly , he gave the same opinion , and ...
... town , who may shelter themselves under the protection of this fort . This I know to be the immovable determination of all the settlers of this country . " In a letter to the speaker of the assembly , he gave the same opinion , and ...
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... town , and requesting his opinion on that route . " I shall , " says he , in answer to this letter , most cheerfully work on any road , pursue any route , or enter upon any service , that the general or yourself may think me usefully ...
... town , and requesting his opinion on that route . " I shall , " says he , in answer to this letter , most cheerfully work on any road , pursue any route , or enter upon any service , that the general or yourself may think me usefully ...
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... town must arrive first , because unincumbered with waggons ; and , if the enemy should be in force , would be exposed even in their entrench- ments to insult and hazard . If the enemy should not be strong enough for this , the whole ...
... town must arrive first , because unincumbered with waggons ; and , if the enemy should be in force , would be exposed even in their entrench- ments to insult and hazard . If the enemy should not be strong enough for this , the whole ...
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... town of Boston in acts of violence , denoting evidently that the body of the people , at least in that place , were prepared for much stronger measures than their representatives had pursued . The seizure of the sloop Liberty ...
... town of Boston in acts of violence , denoting evidently that the body of the people , at least in that place , were prepared for much stronger measures than their representatives had pursued . The seizure of the sloop Liberty ...
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... town , intimidated the coasting vessels bringing provisions , fire wood , & c . committed many acts of violence and outrage , and in particular , by cutting away a vessel from mr . Hancock's wharf , detaining her several days , without ...
... town , intimidated the coasting vessels bringing provisions , fire wood , & c . committed many acts of violence and outrage , and in particular , by cutting away a vessel from mr . Hancock's wharf , detaining her several days , without ...
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