Works, Volumen16,Tema 4G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1857 |
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... fire . There is , however , a smiling expression on his countenance when he speaks , that wins affection and respect . He invited four of our officers to dine with him ; the rest dined with Lord Stirling . " One of those who dined with ...
... fire . There is , however , a smiling expression on his countenance when he speaks , that wins affection and respect . He invited four of our officers to dine with him ; the rest dined with Lord Stirling . " One of those who dined with ...
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... At length they drew off , came to a halt , and lighted their camp fires . The Americans did the same , using the neighboring fences for the purpose . Sir William Erskine , who was with Cornwallis , urged him , it is said , to.
... At length they drew off , came to a halt , and lighted their camp fires . The Americans did the same , using the neighboring fences for the purpose . Sir William Erskine , who was with Cornwallis , urged him , it is said , to.
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... fires , ruminating the bloody action of the following day . It was the most gloomy and anxious night that had yet closed in on the American army , throughout its series of perils and disasters ; for there was no concealing the impending ...
... fires , ruminating the bloody action of the following day . It was the most gloomy and anxious night that had yet closed in on the American army , throughout its series of perils and disasters ; for there was no concealing the impending ...
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... ; others were to go the rounds ; relieve guards at the bridge and fords ; keep up the camp fires , and maintain all the appearance of a regular encampment . Night Marcb 23 At daybreak they were to hasten after 22 Life of Wasbington.
... ; others were to go the rounds ; relieve guards at the bridge and fords ; keep up the camp fires , and maintain all the appearance of a regular encampment . Night Marcb 23 At daybreak they were to hasten after 22 Life of Wasbington.
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... fire . It was returned with great spirit by the enemy . At the first discharge Mercer was dismounted , " his gallant gray " being crippled by a mus- ket ball in the leg . One of his colonels , also , was mortally wounded and carried to ...
... fire . It was returned with great spirit by the enemy . At the first discharge Mercer was dismounted , " his gallant gray " being crippled by a mus- ket ball in the leg . One of his colonels , also , was mortally wounded and carried to ...
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