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... British embassy , and has interspersed very in- teresting details respecting the political , social , and natural history of the country . BRAKEL , ( John de , ) a brave naval officer in the Dutch service , born in 1618 . He first ...
... British embassy , and has interspersed very in- teresting details respecting the political , social , and natural history of the country . BRAKEL , ( John de , ) a brave naval officer in the Dutch service , born in 1618 . He first ...
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... British Museum , one of the earliest supporters of the Society of Arts , and an active member of the Royal and Antiquarian Societies , to the last of which he contributed many valuable papers and curiosities . He formed a valu- able ...
... British Museum , one of the earliest supporters of the Society of Arts , and an active member of the Royal and Antiquarian Societies , to the last of which he contributed many valuable papers and curiosities . He formed a valu- able ...
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... British cause . The bar- barities attending the memorable destruc- tion of the beautiful settlement of Wyom- ing , in July 1778 , have been incorrectly ascribed to him by the writers of American history . Brant , however , was the undis ...
... British cause . The bar- barities attending the memorable destruc- tion of the beautiful settlement of Wyom- ing , in July 1778 , have been incorrectly ascribed to him by the writers of American history . Brant , however , was the undis ...
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... British navy . He was the second son of rear - admiral Brenton , and brother to Sir Jaheel Brenton , bart . one of the most gallant and distinguished seamen to be found on the list of flag- officers . He was born July 18 , 1774 ; and in ...
... British navy . He was the second son of rear - admiral Brenton , and brother to Sir Jaheel Brenton , bart . one of the most gallant and distinguished seamen to be found on the list of flag- officers . He was born July 18 , 1774 ; and in ...
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... British battle ship , proceeded direct to Europe , agreeably to the terms of capitulation . On his arrival at Spithead , captain Brenton found himself promoted to the rank of post - captain , for the conduct and courage he evinced in ...
... British battle ship , proceeded direct to Europe , agreeably to the terms of capitulation . On his arrival at Spithead , captain Brenton found himself promoted to the rank of post - captain , for the conduct and courage he evinced in ...
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Page 83 - You will feel it as a compliment if I say that the result of our meeting may be the most grateful service I can render to my country; and I doubt not that you, equally confident of success, will feel convinced that it is only by repeated triumphs, in even combats, that your little navy can now hope to console your country for the loss of that trade it can no longer protect. Favour me with a speedy reply. We are short of provisions and water, and cannot stay long here.
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