Reminiscences of Gen'l Samuel B. Webb of the Revolutionary Army |
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Campbell can be given in exchange for me . I confess from the letters which
passed between vour Excellency and General Howe , I have little reasons to
flatter myself of its taking place ; but knowing at the time they were write wrote
bens , Col .
Campbell can be given in exchange for me . I confess from the letters which
passed between vour Excellency and General Howe , I have little reasons to
flatter myself of its taking place ; but knowing at the time they were write wrote
bens , Col .
Pagina 14
They have given him the command of Prospect Hill . I find the intention of
Spencer , was to get our Assembly to remonstrate to the Continental Congress ,
and beg a re - appointment ; but little did he think that this could not be done
without ...
They have given him the command of Prospect Hill . I find the intention of
Spencer , was to get our Assembly to remonstrate to the Continental Congress ,
and beg a re - appointment ; but little did he think that this could not be done
without ...
Pagina 17
In every struggle Heaven has , as yet , given us strength equal to the days ; its
hand is not shortened , nor its arm weakened . We are now called upon to show
the world “ that whom we call fathers did beget us , " and that we desire to enjoy
the ...
In every struggle Heaven has , as yet , given us strength equal to the days ; its
hand is not shortened , nor its arm weakened . We are now called upon to show
the world “ that whom we call fathers did beget us , " and that we desire to enjoy
the ...
Pagina 19
Their orders were given at nine o ' clock , and they marched with their teams ,
trenching tools , & c . , on Bunker ' s Hill , to heave up an intrenchment , which you
are sensible is near the water , ships , & c . They worked most surprisingly that ...
Their orders were given at nine o ' clock , and they marched with their teams ,
trenching tools , & c . , on Bunker ' s Hill , to heave up an intrenchment , which you
are sensible is near the water , ships , & c . They worked most surprisingly that ...
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But the principal reason is truly this , — that my brother , as I suppose , had given
you all such intelligence as would be necessary , amusing , or worth paying
postage for . But as it seems you desire I should write , I risk the chance of its
being ...
But the principal reason is truly this , — that my brother , as I suppose , had given
you all such intelligence as would be necessary , amusing , or worth paying
postage for . But as it seems you desire I should write , I risk the chance of its
being ...
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Pagina 56 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution, and retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness and contempt ? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor...
Pagina 401 - Name of the Council Established at Plymouth in the County of Devon, for the Planting, Ruling, Ordering and Governing of New England in America...
Pagina 57 - ... it may drive you from the field; that the wound, often irritated and never healed, may at length become incurable; and that the slightest mark of indignity from Congress...
Pagina 83 - France, on certain points, which, with his permission, you would mention, such as whether if the Colonies should be forced to form themselves into an independent state, France would probably acknowled[g]e them as such, receive their ambassadors, enter into any treaty or alliance with them, for commerce or defence, or both?
Pagina 56 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions of your glory, shall be taken from your sides, and no remaining mark of military distinction left but your wants, infirmities, and scars...
Pagina 42 - The general hopes," said he in his orders, " that this important event will serve as a fresh incentive to every officer and soldier to act with fidelity and courage, as knowing that now the peace and safety of his country depend, under God, solely on the success of our arms ; and that he is now in the service of a state, possessed of sufficient power to reward his merit and advance him to the highest honors of a free country.
Pagina 56 - After a pursuit of seven long years, the object for which we set out is at length brought within our reach. Yes, my friends, that suffering courage of yours was active once ; it has conducted the United States of America through a doubtful and bloody war ; it has placed her in the chair of independency, and peace returns again to bless — whom?
Pagina 57 - But let it represent, also, that should they comply with the request of your late memorial, it would make you more happy and them more respectable ; that, while...
Pagina 57 - Change the milk-andwater style of your last memorial. Assume a bolder tone, decent but lively, spirited and determined, and suspect the man who would advise to more moderation and longer forbearance.
Pagina 43 - ... hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own; whether their houses and farms are to be pillaged and destroyed, and themselves consigned to a state of wretchedness from which no human efforts will deliver them.
Informazioni bibliografiche
| Titolo | Reminiscences of Gen'l Samuel B. Webb of the Revolutionary Army |
| Autore | James Watson Webb |
| Editore | Globe Stationery and Printing Company, 1880 |
| Provenienza dell'originale | la Biblioteca Pubblica di New York |
| Digitalizzato | 24 lug 2007 |
| Lunghezza | 402 pagine |
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