Official Letters of the Military and Naval Officers of the United States, During the War with Great Britain in the Years 1812, 13, 14, & 15: With Some Additional Letters and Documents Elucidating the History of that PeriodWay & Gideon, 1823 - 510 sider |
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... half a mile , when it be . came so dark that we were obliged to relinquish the pursuit . Two privates in the 41st regiment were wounded and taken prisoners . We learn from deserters , that nine or ten were wounded , and some killed . We ...
... half a mile , when it be . came so dark that we were obliged to relinquish the pursuit . Two privates in the 41st regiment were wounded and taken prisoners . We learn from deserters , that nine or ten were wounded , and some killed . We ...
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... half past 3 P. M. made her out to be a frigate ; continued the chase until we were within about three miles , when I ordered the light sails taken in , the courses hauled up , and the ship cleared for action . At this time the chase had ...
... half past 3 P. M. made her out to be a frigate ; continued the chase until we were within about three miles , when I ordered the light sails taken in , the courses hauled up , and the ship cleared for action . At this time the chase had ...
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... half the number you thought necessary to order on the most secret route . A division of less than 500 men , to meet in an enemy's country , where many circumstances might prevent their junction , was to me a measure I could only consent ...
... half the number you thought necessary to order on the most secret route . A division of less than 500 men , to meet in an enemy's country , where many circumstances might prevent their junction , was to me a measure I could only consent ...
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... half won by an attempt . On the morning of the 12th , such was the pressure upon me from all quarters , that I became satisfied that my refusal to act might involve me in suspicion , and the service in disgrace . Viewing affairs at ...
... half won by an attempt . On the morning of the 12th , such was the pressure upon me from all quarters , that I became satisfied that my refusal to act might involve me in suspicion , and the service in disgrace . Viewing affairs at ...
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... more than have reached general Wadsworth , about 4 o'clock , when a most severe and obstinate , conflict commenced and continued about half an hour , with a trea mendous fire of cannon , flying artillery and musketry . 77.
... more than have reached general Wadsworth , about 4 o'clock , when a most severe and obstinate , conflict commenced and continued about half an hour , with a trea mendous fire of cannon , flying artillery and musketry . 77.
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Official Letters of the Military and Naval officers of the United States ... John Brannan Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1823 |
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Side 503 - Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River...
Side 506 - Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplish so desirable an object.
Side 506 - Indians, with whom they may be at war at the time of such ratification ; and forthwith to restore to such tribes or nations, respectively, all the possessions, rights, and privileges which they may have enjoyed or been entitled to in one thousand eight hundred and eleven, previous to such hostilities...
Side 500 - All territory, places and possessions whatsoever, taken by either party from the other, during the war, or which may be taken after the signing of this treaty, excepting only the islands hereinafter mentioned, shall be restored without delay...
Side 237 - You always told us to remain here, and take care of our lands; it made our hearts glad to hear that was your wish. Our great father, the king, is the head, and you represent him: You always told us you would never draw your foot off British ground.
Side 503 - The said commissioners shall meet at St. Andrews, in the province of New Brunswick, and shall have power to adjourn to such other place or places as they shall think fit.
Side 504 - Superior, to the most northwestern point of the Lake of the Woods, to decide to which of the two parties the several islands lying in the lakes, water communications, and rivers, forming the said boundary, do respectively belong, in conformity with the true intent of the said treaty of peace of ons thousand seven hundred and eighty-three; and to cause such parts of the said boundary as require it to be surveyed and marked.
Side 8 - She carries on a war against the lawful commerce of a friend that she may the better carry on a commerce with an enemy — a commerce polluted by the forgeries and perjuries which are for the most part the only passports by which it can succeed.
Side 503 - And in the event of the said two Commissioners differing, or both or either of them refusing, declining, or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, declarations or statements shall be made by them, or either of them, and such reference to a friendly...
Side 502 - Commissioners refusing or declining or wilfully omitting to act as such, they shall make jointly or separately a report or reports as well to the Government of His Britannic Majesty as to that of the United States, stating in detail the points on which they differ, and the grounds upon which their respective opinions have been formed, or the grounds upon which they or either of them have so refused declined or omitted to act. And His Britannic Majesty and the Government of the United States...