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... distinguished his career . He sailed with the expedition from Bombay the 6th of May , 1801 , and arrived at Cosseir on the 8th of June . From Cosseir , which he left in the latter end of the month , he marched with his troops across the ...
... distinguished his career . He sailed with the expedition from Bombay the 6th of May , 1801 , and arrived at Cosseir on the 8th of June . From Cosseir , which he left in the latter end of the month , he marched with his troops across the ...
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... distinguished share in the subsequent attack on Vigo , being one of vice - admiral Hopson's division , who led the assault . He continued during the two following years in the command of the same ship , first under Sir Cloudesly Shovel ...
... distinguished share in the subsequent attack on Vigo , being one of vice - admiral Hopson's division , who led the assault . He continued during the two following years in the command of the same ship , first under Sir Cloudesly Shovel ...
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... distinguished reward . When Ferdinand determined to march home through Bohe- mia , the inhabitants of Prague refused to let him pass ; but Bakics sabred them , with the aid of his hussars , and slew a great many 34 BAK BAK.
... distinguished reward . When Ferdinand determined to march home through Bohe- mia , the inhabitants of Prague refused to let him pass ; but Bakics sabred them , with the aid of his hussars , and slew a great many 34 BAK BAK.
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... distinguished themselves by their talents . On relin- quishing that office , he obtained an ap- pointment in the ministry for naval affairs ; and afterwards that of adjunct to one of the state secretaries in the senate . One of his ...
... distinguished themselves by their talents . On relin- quishing that office , he obtained an ap- pointment in the ministry for naval affairs ; and afterwards that of adjunct to one of the state secretaries in the senate . One of his ...
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... distinguished soldier , and a sweet Latin poet . His Hymni de variis Argumentis have been printed several times in Leutshau and Debrezin , in 16mo . His poem , beginning with the verses following , is generally considered one of the ...
... distinguished soldier , and a sweet Latin poet . His Hymni de variis Argumentis have been printed several times in Leutshau and Debrezin , in 16mo . His poem , beginning with the verses following , is generally considered one of the ...
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Page 8 - He bequeathed also, 300/. to the Society for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of Medical Men, of which he was the president.
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