Memoirs of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, K.C.B. |
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... and he never recurred to this period of his life without a feeling of delight and gratitude . He regarded the tuition and associations of the Charter House as having contributed essentially to the formation of his B 2.
... and he never recurred to this period of his life without a feeling of delight and gratitude . He regarded the tuition and associations of the Charter House as having contributed essentially to the formation of his B 2.
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John Clark Marshman. House as having contributed essentially to the formation of his character as a man . He never admitted that the severity of its discipline , or even the hardships of fagging , which were severely imposed on him ...
John Clark Marshman. House as having contributed essentially to the formation of his character as a man . He never admitted that the severity of its discipline , or even the hardships of fagging , which were severely imposed on him ...
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... formed the acquaintance of Colonel Willoughby Cotton , commanding one of the divisions of the army , as Brigadier - General . The Colonel had many opportunities of appreciating his great military talents , and considered it a pity that ...
... formed the acquaintance of Colonel Willoughby Cotton , commanding one of the divisions of the army , as Brigadier - General . The Colonel had many opportunities of appreciating his great military talents , and considered it a pity that ...
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... formation of a camp of exercise ; on which Havelock remarks : - repose " In coming to Agra , you will remember that we reckoned on for some years , and , as usual , without our host . Orders have Expected opera- already been issued for ...
... formation of a camp of exercise ; on which Havelock remarks : - repose " In coming to Agra , you will remember that we reckoned on for some years , and , as usual , without our host . Orders have Expected opera- already been issued for ...
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... formed a part , proceeded to Gwalior , and completed his amicable arrangements . Lord William Bentinck showed particular attention to that corps on the line of march , and became personally acquainted with the merits of the " neglected ...
... formed a part , proceeded to Gwalior , and completed his amicable arrangements . Lord William Bentinck showed particular attention to that corps on the line of march , and became personally acquainted with the merits of the " neglected ...
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