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... Forming his troops into columns , he now made repeated 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 ...
... Forming his troops into columns , he now made repeated 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 ...
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... formed behind a hedge fence which extended along a slope in front of the house ; whence being chiefly armed with rifles , they opened a destructive fire . It was returned with great spirit by the enemy . At the first discharge Mercer ...
... formed behind a hedge fence which extended along a slope in front of the house ; whence being chiefly armed with rifles , they opened a destructive fire . It was returned with great spirit by the enemy . At the first discharge Mercer ...
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... formed between Princeton and the Highlands of the Hudson , which made the left flank of Washington's position , and where General Heath had com- mand . General Philemon Dickinson , who commanded the New Jersey militia , was sta- tioned ...
... formed between Princeton and the Highlands of the Hudson , which made the left flank of Washington's position , and where General Heath had com- mand . General Philemon Dickinson , who commanded the New Jersey militia , was sta- tioned ...
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... formed , was offered to General Gates , who had formerly filled it with ability ; and President Hancock informed him , by letter , of the earnest desire of Congress that he should resume it , retaining his present rank and pay . Gates ...
... formed , was offered to General Gates , who had formerly filled it with ability ; and President Hancock informed him , by letter , of the earnest desire of Congress that he should resume it , retaining his present rank and pay . Gates ...
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... forming a camp on the western side of the Delaware , completing the works on Fort Island , throwing up works on Red Bank , and accelerating the despatch of troops and provisions to the commander - in - chief . During his sojourn at ...
... forming a camp on the western side of the Delaware , completing the works on Fort Island , throwing up works on Red Bank , and accelerating the despatch of troops and provisions to the commander - in - chief . During his sojourn at ...
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