The Writings of George Washington: Life of WashingtonAmerican Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1837 - Presidents |
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... Soon after Governor Dinwiddie came to Virginia , the col- ony was portioned into four grand military divisions . Major Washington's appointment was then renewed , and the northern division was allotted to him . It in- cluded several ...
... Soon after Governor Dinwiddie came to Virginia , the col- ony was portioned into four grand military divisions . Major Washington's appointment was then renewed , and the northern division was allotted to him . It in- cluded several ...
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... soon mistrusted him as much as I did . The Indian said he could hear a gun from his cabin , and steered us more northwardly . We grew uneasy , and then he said two whoops might be heard from his cabin . We went two miles further . Then ...
... soon mistrusted him as much as I did . The Indian said he could hear a gun from his cabin , and steered us more northwardly . We grew uneasy , and then he said two whoops might be heard from his cabin . We went two miles further . Then ...
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... soon with him . I would have killed him , but the Major would not suf fer me . We let him charge his gun . We found he put in a ball ; then we took care of him . Either the Major or I always stood by the guns . We made him make a fire ...
... soon with him . I would have killed him , but the Major would not suf fer me . We let him charge his gun . We found he put in a ball ; then we took care of him . Either the Major or I always stood by the guns . We made him make a fire ...
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... soon as it was light . " No more was seen or heard of them . The next night , at dusk , the travellers came to the Allegany River , a little above Shannopins , where they expected to cross over on the ice ; but in this they were ...
... soon as it was light . " No more was seen or heard of them . The next night , at dusk , the travellers came to the Allegany River , a little above Shannopins , where they expected to cross over on the ice ; but in this they were ...
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... soon be in the field to join their neighbours in the common cause . Thus far the prospect was flattering . The sympathy of the other colonies , however , did not manifest itself in any direct efforts . The Assembly of Maryland brought ...
... soon be in the field to join their neighbours in the common cause . Thus far the prospect was flattering . The sympathy of the other colonies , however , did not manifest itself in any direct efforts . The Assembly of Maryland brought ...
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