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... command of language and unusual facility as a speaker did not prevent him be- coming a malcontent of the highest bore- power . His political programme , on his entrance into parliament , included the repeal not only of the Irish , but ...
... command of language and unusual facility as a speaker did not prevent him be- coming a malcontent of the highest bore- power . His political programme , on his entrance into parliament , included the repeal not only of the Irish , but ...
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... command of a brigade consisting of the 20th. claimed as belonging to him by virtue of his office . ' He resided for the most part at Mortlake , where he died on 5 Dec. 1754 , having shortened his days by excessive in- dulgence in wine ...
... command of a brigade consisting of the 20th. claimed as belonging to him by virtue of his office . ' He resided for the most part at Mortlake , where he died on 5 Dec. 1754 , having shortened his days by excessive in- dulgence in wine ...
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... command the reserve . On the advance into Spain , Paget led his brigades by way of Elvas and Alcan- tara , to join Moore at Salamanca . It was in the retreat from Salamanca , or rather from Toro , that Anstruther's most im- portant ...
... command the reserve . On the advance into Spain , Paget led his brigades by way of Elvas and Alcan- tara , to join Moore at Salamanca . It was in the retreat from Salamanca , or rather from Toro , that Anstruther's most im- portant ...
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... command for nearly two years , when he was promoted to flag rank . As an admiral , however , he never served , although , he passed through the several gradations by seniority , and attained the high rank of ad- miral of the white ...
... command for nearly two years , when he was promoted to flag rank . As an admiral , however , he never served , although , he passed through the several gradations by seniority , and attained the high rank of ad- miral of the white ...
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... command of the Leopard ; all which was approved of by the government at home , and orders were sent out for Appleton to return to England over- land . It was , however , decided by Badiley to leave Appleton in command of the Leopard ...
... command of the Leopard ; all which was approved of by the government at home , and orders were sent out for Appleton to return to England over- land . It was , however , decided by Badiley to leave Appleton in command of the Leopard ...
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