An Impartial History of the Present War in America: Containing an Account of Its Rise and Progress, the Political Springs Thereof with Its Various Successes and Disappointments on Both Sides, Volume 2Robson, 1780 |
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... situation of the colóny , I would call ä council of war . My zeal for his majesty's service , my affe & tion for his subjects , and my own honour ,. were inducements for me to comply with their requests , and to assemble the military ...
... situation of the colóny , I would call ä council of war . My zeal for his majesty's service , my affe & tion for his subjects , and my own honour ,. were inducements for me to comply with their requests , and to assemble the military ...
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... situation , unwilling to give it up ; these still flattered the nation , that another effort would certainly prove successful ; another party , though not fo immediately interested , from an apprehension that it was difhonourable to ...
... situation , unwilling to give it up ; these still flattered the nation , that another effort would certainly prove successful ; another party , though not fo immediately interested , from an apprehension that it was difhonourable to ...
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