Cobbett's Weekly Political Register, Volume 15R. Bagshaw, 1809 - Great Britain |
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... manner as not to cover any part of the hook . Fish in the river St. John are so eager for the bait , that , after the first time , they will bite at , and swal - slaughter , capture , total destruction ; any low , the naked wire ; but ...
... manner as not to cover any part of the hook . Fish in the river St. John are so eager for the bait , that , after the first time , they will bite at , and swal - slaughter , capture , total destruction ; any low , the naked wire ; but ...
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... manner of the enemy's patroling . - The enemy first appeared in force on our left , about eight in the morning , and it was soon obvious that their attack would be made on our left , and on our advanced guard before Vimeira ; the ...
... manner of the enemy's patroling . - The enemy first appeared in force on our left , about eight in the morning , and it was soon obvious that their attack would be made on our left , and on our advanced guard before Vimeira ; the ...
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... manner as to have frustrated the more important view of the British generals -namely , sending succours into Spain . This measure must have been equally fea- sible for the French , if no victory had been obtained over them ; but I ...
... manner as to have frustrated the more important view of the British generals -namely , sending succours into Spain . This measure must have been equally fea- sible for the French , if no victory had been obtained over them ; but I ...
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... manner the most likely to be remembered . I , therefore , conclude , that he means , un- * Mr. Herbert's Address to the Gentlemen , Clergy , and Freeholders of the County of Southampton , dated , Highclerc , Dec. 21 , 1805 . II . - I ...
... manner the most likely to be remembered . I , therefore , conclude , that he means , un- * Mr. Herbert's Address to the Gentlemen , Clergy , and Freeholders of the County of Southampton , dated , Highclerc , Dec. 21 , 1805 . II . - I ...
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... manner , in which this asser- tion was made , led me to fear that it was true ; but , upon inquiry , I found it to be false , and , since that inquiry was made , I have seen Mr. Finnerty , who was in town , I understand , all the while ...
... manner , in which this asser- tion was made , led me to fear that it was true ; but , upon inquiry , I found it to be false , and , since that inquiry was made , I have seen Mr. Finnerty , who was in town , I understand , all the while ...
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