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... governors of provinces and military tenants , to act with the utmoit diligence in their respective departments for the carrying on of the war , and thofe whofe imme- diate duty it was , to join the army forthwith , at the head of chofen ...
... governors of provinces and military tenants , to act with the utmoit diligence in their respective departments for the carrying on of the war , and thofe whofe imme- diate duty it was , to join the army forthwith , at the head of chofen ...
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... governor of Orenburgh , and upon every other perfon who had diftinguithed him- felf against the rebels , fufficiently fpoke the fenfe in which this mat- ter was confidered by the court . Pugatfcheff , though overthrown , was not yet ...
... governor of Orenburgh , and upon every other perfon who had diftinguithed him- felf against the rebels , fufficiently fpoke the fenfe in which this mat- ter was confidered by the court . Pugatfcheff , though overthrown , was not yet ...
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... governor Brand , and the Com- mandant Potemkin , had fcarcely time to retire into the fort , where they were immediately attacked by the rebels . The attack continued for eight hours with great fury , nor could the fort have held out ...
... governor Brand , and the Com- mandant Potemkin , had fcarcely time to retire into the fort , where they were immediately attacked by the rebels . The attack continued for eight hours with great fury , nor could the fort have held out ...
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... governor Don Sherlock , a veteran officer of great honour , and of no less fkill in his profeffion . The emperor found his threats to intimidate , the vio- lence of his affaults , and his con- ciliatory proposals for an honour- able ...
... governor Don Sherlock , a veteran officer of great honour , and of no less fkill in his profeffion . The emperor found his threats to intimidate , the vio- lence of his affaults , and his con- ciliatory proposals for an honour- able ...
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... Governor and Licutenant - Governor . Scheme for the exportation of Tea by the Eaft - Intia company to the Colonies , excites a general alarm throughout the Continent . Particular caufes which operated in rendering that measure more ...
... Governor and Licutenant - Governor . Scheme for the exportation of Tea by the Eaft - Intia company to the Colonies , excites a general alarm throughout the Continent . Particular caufes which operated in rendering that measure more ...
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