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... army could have for tents , for , being a fixed post , they might hut . Re- fusing this army what you have not in your power to bestow , is one thing , " adds Gates , " but saying that this army has not the same necessities as the ...
... army could have for tents , for , being a fixed post , they might hut . Re- fusing this army what you have not in your power to bestow , is one thing , " adds Gates , " but saying that this army has not the same necessities as the ...
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... army are clamorous for action . The militia ( who compose great part of the army ) are already threatening to go home . One fortnight's inaction will , I make no doubt , lessen your army by sickness and deser- tion , at least four ...
... army are clamorous for action . The militia ( who compose great part of the army ) are already threatening to go home . One fortnight's inaction will , I make no doubt , lessen your army by sickness and deser- tion , at least four ...
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Washington Irving. APOLOGY FOR THE ARMY . 355 deeply derogatory to that under Washington . Publicly , he took no notice of them ; but they drew from him the following apology for his army , in a noble and character- istic letter to his ...
Washington Irving. APOLOGY FOR THE ARMY . 355 deeply derogatory to that under Washington . Publicly , he took no notice of them ; but they drew from him the following apology for his army , in a noble and character- istic letter to his ...
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