The Life of George Washington,: Commander in Chief of the American Forces, During the War which Established the Independence of His Country, and First President of the United States, Tập 2C.P. Wayne, 1804 |
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... object . He repeatedly urged the necessity and propriety of abandoning fort Cumberland , which was too far in advance of the settlements , and too far north to be useful ; while it required for its defence a larger portion of his force ...
... object . He repeatedly urged the necessity and propriety of abandoning fort Cumberland , which was too far in advance of the settlements , and too far north to be useful ; while it required for its defence a larger portion of his force ...
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... to annoy , and infinitely to distress the frontiers ; perhaps indeed to acquire the possession of the whole country to the Blue Ridge . It was now therefore the object nearest 1756 . his heart , to stimulate the assembly to 38 THE LIFE OF.
... to annoy , and infinitely to distress the frontiers ; perhaps indeed to acquire the possession of the whole country to the Blue Ridge . It was now therefore the object nearest 1756 . his heart , to stimulate the assembly to 38 THE LIFE OF.
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... object , and it became every day more and more apparent , that this defensive mode of conducting the war , by covering an immense frontier with a small scattered regular force , and occasional aid from the militia , was most ...
... object , and it became every day more and more apparent , that this defensive mode of conducting the war , by covering an immense frontier with a small scattered regular force , and occasional aid from the militia , was most ...
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... object . The works were repaired , and the new fort was distinguished by the title of fort Pitt , the name of the great minister , who , now with so much vigour and talents governed the nation . Colonel Washington , having furnished two ...
... object . The works were repaired , and the new fort was distinguished by the title of fort Pitt , the name of the great minister , who , now with so much vigour and talents governed the nation . Colonel Washington , having furnished two ...
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... object for which alone , after perceiving that he should not be placed on the permanent establishment , he had continued in the service , was now accomplished . His health was much impaired , and his domestic affairs required his ...
... object for which alone , after perceiving that he should not be placed on the permanent establishment , he had continued in the service , was now accomplished . His health was much impaired , and his domestic affairs required his ...
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