Lives of the Presidents of the United States: With Biographical Notices of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Sketches of the Most Remarkable Events in the History of the Country, from Its Discovery to the Present Time, and a General View of Its Present ConditionN. Watson & Company, 1833 - 508 sivua |
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... formed the course of his youthful studies . Of this education , mathe- matics formed by far the most important part . This was of great advan- tage to him in early life , in qualifying him for the office of practical sur- veyor , and in ...
... formed the course of his youthful studies . Of this education , mathe- matics formed by far the most important part . This was of great advan- tage to him in early life , in qualifying him for the office of practical sur- veyor , and in ...
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... formed a plan of connecting their possessions in America , by the union of Louisiana with Canada . In pursuance of this design , a line of military posts from the lakes to the Ohio had been commenced in the year 1753. This territory was ...
... formed a plan of connecting their possessions in America , by the union of Louisiana with Canada . In pursuance of this design , a line of military posts from the lakes to the Ohio had been commenced in the year 1753. This territory was ...
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... formed about that time . On receiving information of the number of the different canton- ments , Washington exclaimed , " Now is the time to clip their wings , when they are so spread . " He formed the bold design of re - crossing the ...
... formed about that time . On receiving information of the number of the different canton- ments , Washington exclaimed , " Now is the time to clip their wings , when they are so spread . " He formed the bold design of re - crossing the ...
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... formed the line of battle , and at about half after four the action began . It was continued with great spirit for some time . The American right first fell into dis- order and gave way . They attempted to rally , but on being ...
... formed the line of battle , and at about half after four the action began . It was continued with great spirit for some time . The American right first fell into dis- order and gave way . They attempted to rally , but on being ...
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... formed was , to attack the enemy in front and rear at the same time ; and , on the fourth of October , the army was moved near the scene of action . The line of the British encampment crossed Germantown at right angles . At 20 WASHINGTON .
... formed was , to attack the enemy in front and rear at the same time ; and , on the fourth of October , the army was moved near the scene of action . The line of the British encampment crossed Germantown at right angles . At 20 WASHINGTON .
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Adams Admiral afterwards American appointed arms army arrived Assembly attack body Boston Britain British called Captain Carolina character chief citizens Colonel colonies Columbus command commenced committee Congress Constitution Continental Congress continued council Court Declaration of Independence declared defence delegates discharge duties elected enemy England English executive favor fire force Fort Strother France French friends Governor Hispaniola honor House hundred immediately independence Indians island Jackson James Monroe Jefferson John Adams land Legislature liberty March Maryland Massachusetts measures ment miles military militia Minister Missouri Monroe nation native New-York occasion party passed patriotism peace Pennsylvania Philadelphia political present President received resolution respect retired river sailed Samuel Adams seat Secretary Secretary of War Senate sent ships soldiers soon South Carolina Spain spirit Tennessee thousand tion took town treaty troops Union United vessels Virginia votes Washington whole