The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, Throughout the War which Established Their Independence; and First President of the United StatesCushing and Jewett, Benjamin Edes, printer, 1825 - 248 páginas |
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... nations of Indians , and for the reduction of Stony Point . Paules Hook taken . A French fleet expected to the ... nation- al government . A French fleet and army arrives , and a com- bined operation against New York is resolved ...
... nations of Indians , and for the reduction of Stony Point . Paules Hook taken . A French fleet expected to the ... nation- al government . A French fleet and army arrives , and a com- bined operation against New York is resolved ...
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... nation to come to New York , to treat there . The North Western Indians refuse a treaty ; but after defeating ge- nerals Harmar and Sinclair , they are defeated by General Wayne . They then sub nit and agree to treat . A new sys- tem is ...
... nation to come to New York , to treat there . The North Western Indians refuse a treaty ; but after defeating ge- nerals Harmar and Sinclair , they are defeated by General Wayne . They then sub nit and agree to treat . A new sys- tem is ...
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... refused to assist in obtaining . " These expressions were considered as imputing to D'Estaing and the French nation a disinclination to promote the interests of the United States . When entreaties failed of persuad- 78 THE LIFE OF.
... refused to assist in obtaining . " These expressions were considered as imputing to D'Estaing and the French nation a disinclination to promote the interests of the United States . When entreaties failed of persuad- 78 THE LIFE OF.
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... nation ; destructive to the welfare of the United States , and highly injurious to the alliance be- tween the two nations . " So much discontent prevailed , that serious apprehensions were entertained that the means of repairing the ...
... nation ; destructive to the welfare of the United States , and highly injurious to the alliance be- tween the two nations . " So much discontent prevailed , that serious apprehensions were entertained that the means of repairing the ...
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... nations of Indians , and for the reduction of Stony Point . Paules Hook taken . A French fleet expected to the northward , arrives on the coast of Georgia . Washington , une- qual to offensive operations , retires into winter quarters ...
... nations of Indians , and for the reduction of Stony Point . Paules Hook taken . A French fleet expected to the northward , arrives on the coast of Georgia . Washington , une- qual to offensive operations , retires into winter quarters ...
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