Narrative of the Expedition which Sailed from England in 1817, to Join the South American Patriots: Comprising Every Particular Connected with Its Formation, History, and Fate; with Observations and Authentic Information Elucidating the Real Character of the Contest, Mode of Warfare, State of the Armies, &cJ. Murray, 1818 - 144 páginas |
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... OF THE ARMIES , & c . UNIVER се CALIFOR BY JAMES HACKETT , ་ ་ First Lieutenant of the late Venezuela Artillery Brigade . LONDON : JOHN MURRAY , ALBEMARLE - STREET . GENERAL Printed by W. CLOWES , Northumberland - court , 1818 . NARRATIVE.
... OF THE ARMIES , & c . UNIVER се CALIFOR BY JAMES HACKETT , ་ ་ First Lieutenant of the late Venezuela Artillery Brigade . LONDON : JOHN MURRAY , ALBEMARLE - STREET . GENERAL Printed by W. CLOWES , Northumberland - court , 1818 . NARRATIVE.
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... late war , and . consequent reduction of the British army , compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my friends having ...
... late war , and . consequent reduction of the British army , compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my friends having ...
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... late hour , when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the richest and most delicate produce of the West Indies . Immediately after sup- per the health of the Crown Prince was drank , I am confident , with unfeigned ...
... late hour , when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the richest and most delicate produce of the West Indies . Immediately after sup- per the health of the Crown Prince was drank , I am confident , with unfeigned ...
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... late in- tended attack , and warning him against similar attempts . I was subsequently in- formed that the French admiral , on being made acquainted with the circumstance , proceeded to Saint Bartholomew's in search of Colonel W who had ...
... late in- tended attack , and warning him against similar attempts . I was subsequently in- formed that the French admiral , on being made acquainted with the circumstance , proceeded to Saint Bartholomew's in search of Colonel W who had ...
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... late brigade , some joined the other ships ; others enlisted in the Queen's regiment ( at this time garrisoned in Grenada ) ; whilst a few determined on endeavouring to work their passage to the United States . E The various artificers ...
... late brigade , some joined the other ships ; others enlisted in the Queen's regiment ( at this time garrisoned in Grenada ) ; whilst a few determined on endeavouring to work their passage to the United States . E The various artificers ...
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