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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Page 35
... reasons for what he did on this occafion , and might probably plead necef- fity for this meafure , it was undoubtedly a grievous office , as well as an odious talk to a governor , to be himself a principal actor in burning and ...
... reasons for what he did on this occafion , and might probably plead necef- fity for this meafure , it was undoubtedly a grievous office , as well as an odious talk to a governor , to be himself a principal actor in burning and ...
Page 53
... reason , through original error and , mif- conduct in the arrangement of the war , been reduced to fuch circumstances , and hedged in in fuch a man- ner , that no means were left for the exertion of their force and courage ; that they ...
... reason , through original error and , mif- conduct in the arrangement of the war , been reduced to fuch circumstances , and hedged in in fuch a man- ner , that no means were left for the exertion of their force and courage ; that they ...
Page 87
... reason for concealing the true ftate of this affair , and probably no blame to be imputed to the commander and officers . General Clinton certainly acted wifely in not attempting to pafs over to the con- tinent , for there was fuch a ...
... reason for concealing the true ftate of this affair , and probably no blame to be imputed to the commander and officers . General Clinton certainly acted wifely in not attempting to pafs over to the con- tinent , for there was fuch a ...
Page 269
... reasons for what they affirm , that the lofs on our fide was equal , if not fuperior , to theirs . That there were fome of the attacks of our men def- perate , which expofed them to danger when they could do no execution upon their ...
... reasons for what they affirm , that the lofs on our fide was equal , if not fuperior , to theirs . That there were fome of the attacks of our men def- perate , which expofed them to danger when they could do no execution upon their ...
Page 298
... reasons why General Carleton did not employ the favages in a more early and effectual manner , they were far from giving fatisfaction to miniftry , and their friends at home . It was infifted that every appear- ance of lenity was actual ...
... reasons why General Carleton did not employ the favages in a more early and effectual manner , they were far from giving fatisfaction to miniftry , and their friends at home . It was infifted that every appear- ance of lenity was actual ...
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