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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... artillery . A proclamation was then iffued by the Governor and his council , in which Henry and his followers were charged with rebellious practices , in extorting the va- lue of the powder from the Receiver - general , and the prefent ...
... artillery . A proclamation was then iffued by the Governor and his council , in which Henry and his followers were charged with rebellious practices , in extorting the va- lue of the powder from the Receiver - general , and the prefent ...
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... artillery , and rendered as defenfible as the time would admit , Notwithstanding the loyalty of the people in this quarter which included two fmall coun- ties , it does not appear that his force was at all con- fiderable , either as to ...
... artillery , and rendered as defenfible as the time would admit , Notwithstanding the loyalty of the people in this quarter which included two fmall coun- ties , it does not appear that his force was at all con- fiderable , either as to ...
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... artillery from the fort enabled our troops to retire without purfuit , as well as to carry off many of the dead and wounded . It was reported that the flaves did more injury to the King's party than they did to their enemies , which ...
... artillery from the fort enabled our troops to retire without purfuit , as well as to carry off many of the dead and wounded . It was reported that the flaves did more injury to the King's party than they did to their enemies , which ...
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... artillery and ammunition , fhould be fubfer- vient to this defign , and the adventurer expected to draw fome affiftance , at least of volunteers and offi- cers , from the nearest parts of Canada . He himself was to grant all commiffions ...
... artillery and ammunition , fhould be fubfer- vient to this defign , and the adventurer expected to draw fome affiftance , at least of volunteers and offi- cers , from the nearest parts of Canada . He himself was to grant all commiffions ...
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... artillery and finall arms at the price of faving the town . This however . they refufed to comply with , but had made ufe of the intermediate time in removing as many of their effects as they could procure carriages for , or as the dark ...
... artillery and finall arms at the price of faving the town . This however . they refufed to comply with , but had made ufe of the intermediate time in removing as many of their effects as they could procure carriages for , or as the dark ...
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