Works, Volumen16,Tema 4G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1857 |
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... Arnold Omitted in the Army Promotions -Washington Takes his Part - British Expeditions against Danbury - Destruction of American Stores -Connecticut Yeomanry in Arms - Skirmish at Ridgefield - Death of General Wooster - Gallant Services ...
... Arnold Omitted in the Army Promotions -Washington Takes his Part - British Expeditions against Danbury - Destruction of American Stores -Connecticut Yeomanry in Arms - Skirmish at Ridgefield - Death of General Wooster - Gallant Services ...
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... Arnold , their senior in service , and distinguished by so many brilliant ex- ploits , was passed over and left to remain a brigadier . Washington was surprised at not seeing his name on the list , but supposing it might have been ...
... Arnold , their senior in service , and distinguished by so many brilliant ex- ploits , was passed over and left to remain a brigadier . Washington was surprised at not seeing his name on the list , but supposing it might have been ...
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... Arnold was , in truth , deeply wounded by the omission . " I am greatly obliged to your Excellency , " writes he to Washington , " for interesting yourself so much in respect to my appointment , which I have had no advice of , and know ...
... Arnold was , in truth , deeply wounded by the omission . " I am greatly obliged to your Excellency , " writes he to Washington , " for interesting yourself so much in respect to my appointment , which I have had no advice of , and know ...
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... ( Arnold's State ) had already two major - generals , which was its full share . " I confess , " writes Washington to Arnold , " this is a strange mode of reasoning ; but it may serve to show you that the promotion , which Expedition ...
... ( Arnold's State ) had already two major - generals , which was its full share . " I confess , " writes Washington to Arnold , " this is a strange mode of reasoning ; but it may serve to show you that the promotion , which Expedition ...
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... Arnold again to signalize himself . The amount of stores destroyed at Peekskill had fallen far short of General Howe's expec- tations . Something more must be done to cripple the Americans before the opening of the campaign ...
... Arnold again to signalize himself . The amount of stores destroyed at Peekskill had fallen far short of General Howe's expec- tations . Something more must be done to cripple the Americans before the opening of the campaign ...
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