A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the Principal Events Both in the Field and in the Cabinet, Volum 2F. Betts, 1822 |
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... soon compelled to give way and retreat to the Fort , to which they were pursued by Sir Henry . About 5 o'clock in the afternoon the garrison were summoned to surrender , at five minutes warning ; but the high spirited Governour answered ...
... soon compelled to give way and retreat to the Fort , to which they were pursued by Sir Henry . About 5 o'clock in the afternoon the garrison were summoned to surrender , at five minutes warning ; but the high spirited Governour answered ...
Side 82
... soon compell- ed to retire in confusion . They were led on by the Earl of Balcarras , an officer of great bravery , who soon rallied them , and drew them up again , within a short distance of their first position . By this time ...
... soon compell- ed to retire in confusion . They were led on by the Earl of Balcarras , an officer of great bravery , who soon rallied them , and drew them up again , within a short distance of their first position . By this time ...
Side 86
... soon as he would otherwise have done ; as the moment the ceremonies of interment were completed , the whole army moved off on the road to Battenkill , leaving behind all their sick and wound- ed , to the number of 300 . A singular ...
... soon as he would otherwise have done ; as the moment the ceremonies of interment were completed , the whole army moved off on the road to Battenkill , leaving behind all their sick and wound- ed , to the number of 300 . A singular ...
Side 95
... soon as possible ; and on the following day , a message was received , desiring to know at what time General Gates would receive a field officer whom General Burgoyne was desirous of sending . Major General Gates somewhat ...
... soon as possible ; and on the following day , a message was received , desiring to know at what time General Gates would receive a field officer whom General Burgoyne was desirous of sending . Major General Gates somewhat ...
Side 101
... soon as possible . " N. B. Major Kingston has authority to settle the place for the meeting of the officers proposed . " To the request contained in this note General Gates consented ; and Brigadier General Whipple , of the militia ...
... soon as possible . " N. B. Major Kingston has authority to settle the place for the meeting of the officers proposed . " To the request contained in this note General Gates consented ; and Brigadier General Whipple , of the militia ...
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