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... attempt to cross the river and join Washington , whom he supposed to be still in the Jerseys , following up the blow he had struck . He could not effect the passage of the river with the most of the troops , until mid- day of the 27th ...
... attempt to cross the river and join Washington , whom he supposed to be still in the Jerseys , following up the blow he had struck . He could not effect the passage of the river with the most of the troops , until mid- day of the 27th ...
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... attempts to cross the Assunpink at the bridge and the fords , but was as often repulsed by the artil- lery . For a part of the time Washington , mounted on a white horse , stationed himself at the south end of the bridge , issuing his ...
... attempts to cross the Assunpink at the bridge and the fords , but was as often repulsed by the artil- lery . For a part of the time Washington , mounted on a white horse , stationed himself at the south end of the bridge , issuing his ...
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... attempt to fulfil your threats , was not only idle , but farcical ; and will not fail of turning the laugh exceedingly upon us . These things I mention to you as a friend , for you will perceive they have composed no part of my public ...
... attempt to fulfil your threats , was not only idle , but farcical ; and will not fail of turning the laugh exceedingly upon us . These things I mention to you as a friend , for you will perceive they have composed no part of my public ...
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... up as patriots ennobled by their cause . ers Among the cases which came up for attention was that of Ethan Allen , the brave but eccen- tric captor of Ticonderoga . His daring attempts in the " path of renown " had cost him 53.
... up as patriots ennobled by their cause . ers Among the cases which came up for attention was that of Ethan Allen , the brave but eccen- tric captor of Ticonderoga . His daring attempts in the " path of renown " had cost him 53.
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... attempt to relieve the distresses of one brave , unfor- tunate man , involve many more in the same calamities ? . . . Suppose , " continues he , " the treatment prescribed for the Hessians should be pursued , will it not establish what ...
... attempt to relieve the distresses of one brave , unfor- tunate man , involve many more in the same calamities ? . . . Suppose , " continues he , " the treatment prescribed for the Hessians should be pursued , will it not establish what ...
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