The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volume 3author, 1788 - United States |
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... . General Wayne retakes Stoney Point , p . 268. Acts of congrefs , p . 271. The minifter of France has a conference with congrefs , p . 273. Major Lee's expedition against the British post at Powle's Hook , p . against CONTENT S.
... . General Wayne retakes Stoney Point , p . 268. Acts of congrefs , p . 271. The minifter of France has a conference with congrefs , p . 273. Major Lee's expedition against the British post at Powle's Hook , p . against CONTENT S.
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William Gordon. against the British post at Powle's Hook , p . 283. St. Vincent taken by the French , p . 286 . LETTER IX . P. 287-304- The French fleet fails from Breft and joins the Spanish , p . 288. The Spanish ambassador presents a ...
William Gordon. against the British post at Powle's Hook , p . 283. St. Vincent taken by the French , p . 286 . LETTER IX . P. 287-304- The French fleet fails from Breft and joins the Spanish , p . 288. The Spanish ambassador presents a ...
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... post than fort Mont- gomery , and is higher up the river , and projects into it . The foldiers , whether militia or continentals , will , according to custom , be employed upon them till finish- ed , without putting the ftates to any ...
... post than fort Mont- gomery , and is higher up the river , and projects into it . The foldiers , whether militia or continentals , will , according to custom , be employed upon them till finish- ed , without putting the ftates to any ...
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... post to the last extremity , thereby to cover the retreat of the whole over the bridge . Lee was one of the last that remained on the field , and brought off the rear of the retreating troops . Upon his addreffing gen . Washington after ...
... post to the last extremity , thereby to cover the retreat of the whole over the bridge . Lee was one of the last that remained on the field , and brought off the rear of the retreating troops . Upon his addreffing gen . Washington after ...
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... post about two miles from the British lines . By the 20th 20 . they had opened two four gun batteries ; but their approaches were flow . About two o'clock in the after- noon the French fleet was discovered standing for New- port . At ...
... post about two miles from the British lines . By the 20th 20 . they had opened two four gun batteries ; but their approaches were flow . About two o'clock in the after- noon the French fleet was discovered standing for New- port . At ...
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