A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the Principal Events Both in the Field and in the Cabinet, Volume 2F. Betts, 1822 - United States |
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... miles North West of Brunswick , on the road to Morristown , which had been consider- ed as a safe and important position . It was well that this determination was made , as Cornwallis did not halt until he reached Brunswick , where he ...
... miles North West of Brunswick , on the road to Morristown , which had been consider- ed as a safe and important position . It was well that this determination was made , as Cornwallis did not halt until he reached Brunswick , where he ...
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... as far as Bethel , a little village about two miles from Danbury , which they reached late at night . Here it was determined to wait for the return of the enemy , and attack them on the march 18 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
... as far as Bethel , a little village about two miles from Danbury , which they reached late at night . Here it was determined to wait for the return of the enemy , and attack them on the march 18 AMERICAN REVOLUTION .
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... miles of Brunswick , of which he took possession . About this time an achievement of considerable brilliance was performed by Colonel Meigs of New Haven . He was detached by General Parsons with one hundred and seventy men , in thirteen ...
... miles of Brunswick , of which he took possession . About this time an achievement of considerable brilliance was performed by Colonel Meigs of New Haven . He was detached by General Parsons with one hundred and seventy men , in thirteen ...
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... miles distance from the Fort -- the advanced corps on the west side of the Lake , another detachment on the east side , and a party of Indians and Canadians in front of our lines ; and the whole army followed from Crown Point on the ...
... miles distance from the Fort -- the advanced corps on the west side of the Lake , another detachment on the east side , and a party of Indians and Canadians in front of our lines ; and the whole army followed from Crown Point on the ...
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... miles , about one o'clock the next day , where they halted for the rear guard until five and then pursued their march to Castletown , where they ar- rived at dusk , having marched a distance of thirty miles . Colonel Long and his ...
... miles , about one o'clock the next day , where they halted for the rear guard until five and then pursued their march to Castletown , where they ar- rived at dusk , having marched a distance of thirty miles . Colonel Long and his ...
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