History of the Late War Between Great Britain and the United States of America: With a Retrospective View of the Causes ... to which is Added an Appendix, Containing Public Documents &c., Relating to the SubjectT. Sewell, 1832 - 300 sider |
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Side 109
... about eleven o'clock that night . At daylight , next morning , the fire re - commenced upon both sides , at which time the British were discovered landing their K troops at the Springwells , three miles below Detroit . THE LATE WAR . 109.
... about eleven o'clock that night . At daylight , next morning , the fire re - commenced upon both sides , at which time the British were discovered landing their K troops at the Springwells , three miles below Detroit . THE LATE WAR . 109.
Side 110
... miles lower down , and moved up , taking a position in the woods about a mile and a half on the left . The British force immediately advanced within about five hundred yards of the enemy's line , with a view to bring him to a general ...
... miles lower down , and moved up , taking a position in the woods about a mile and a half on the left . The British force immediately advanced within about five hundred yards of the enemy's line , with a view to bring him to a general ...
Side 122
... , a distance of seven miles , minute guns were fired at every American post on that part of the lines ; and even the appearance of hostilities was suspended , Nothing could possibly excel the heroic bravery ma- nifested on 722 HISTORY OF.
... , a distance of seven miles , minute guns were fired at every American post on that part of the lines ; and even the appearance of hostilities was suspended , Nothing could possibly excel the heroic bravery ma- nifested on 722 HISTORY OF.
Side 123
... his army , when ' the Indian force was withdrawn ; and that with his very limited means of defence , he had a frontier of forty miles to protect . The Americans , after recovering in some measure from the THE LATE WAR . 123.
... his army , when ' the Indian force was withdrawn ; and that with his very limited means of defence , he had a frontier of forty miles to protect . The Americans , after recovering in some measure from the THE LATE WAR . 123.
Side 126
... miles below Fort Erie , apparently for the purpose of siezing the batteries , preparatory to the movement of the main body of General Smyth's force . The batteries were covered by detachments from the 49th Regiment , com- manded 126 ...
... miles below Fort Erie , apparently for the purpose of siezing the batteries , preparatory to the movement of the main body of General Smyth's force . The batteries were covered by detachments from the 49th Regiment , com- manded 126 ...
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History of the Late War Between Great Britain and the United States of ... David Thompson (of Niagara, Ont.) Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1832 |
History of the Late War Between Great Britain and the United States of ... David Thompson (of Niagara, Ont.) Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1832 |
History of the Late War Between Great Britain and the United States of ... David Thompson (of Niagara, Ont.) Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1832 |
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Side 269 - And whereas the Senate of the United States have approved of the said arrangement and recommended that it should be carried into effect, the same having also received the sanction of 'His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on the behalf of His...
Side 269 - States-General, and bring the same to judgment in any of the Courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominions. And to that end, his Majesty's Advocate-General, with the Advocate of...
Side 267 - That War be, and the same is hereby declared to exist between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America and their territories...
Side 103 - After thirty years of peace and prosperity the United States have been driven to arms. The injuries and aggressions, the insults and indignities of Great Britain have once more left them no alternative but manly resistance, or unconditional submission.
Side 293 - To see the whole of our men flushed with the hope of victory, eagerly awaiting the approaching contest, to see them afterwards dispirited, hopeless, and desponding, at least 500 shedding tears because they were not allowed to meet their country's foe and to fight their country's battles...
Side 288 - ... completed, it was unanimously agreed to make an immediate attempt to accomplish the object of the expedition. If by waiting two days we could have the service of our heavy artillery, it was agreed to wait; if not, it was determined to go without it and attempt the place by storm.
Side 291 - British officer rode up to enquire the cause. A communication passed between the commanding generals, which ended in the capitulation submitted to you. In entering into this capitulation, the general took counsel from his own feelings only. Not an officer was consulted. Not one anticipated a surrender till he saw the white flag displayed. Even the women were indignant at so shameful a degradation of the American character, and all felt as they should have felt, but he who held in his hands the reins...
Side 104 - I promise you protection to your persons, property, and rights ; remain at your homes ; pursue your peaceful and customary avocations ; raise not your hands against your brethren. — Many of your fathers fought for the freedom and independence we now enjoy.
Side 104 - Being children, therefore, of the same family with us, and heirs to the same heritage, the arrival of an army of friends must be hailed by you with a cordial welcome. You will be emancipated from tyranny and oppression, and restored to the dignified station of freemen.
Side 165 - ... that it is waged not in violation of the rights of others, but in the maintenance of our own; that it was preceded by a patience without example under wrongs accumulating without end, and that it was finally not declared until every hope of averting it was extinguished by the transfer of the British...