Life of Andrew Hull Foote: Rear-admiral United States NavyHarper & Brothers, 1874 - 411 páginas |
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... wish them to see that what the hero of Fort Henry and the Mississippi accomplished was no accident of fortune , but was prepared for in the earlier stages of a life devoted to the highest aims . His example , as well as his reputation ...
... wish them to see that what the hero of Fort Henry and the Mississippi accomplished was no accident of fortune , but was prepared for in the earlier stages of a life devoted to the highest aims . His example , as well as his reputation ...
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... The Peacock belonged to the Pacific squadron , under Commodore Hull . Before sailing , in a letter , dated January 29 , 1824 , he gives vent to a thought- less , ambitious wish for action : " We are ready for sea , and only waiting.
... The Peacock belonged to the Pacific squadron , under Commodore Hull . Before sailing , in a letter , dated January 29 , 1824 , he gives vent to a thought- less , ambitious wish for action : " We are ready for sea , and only waiting.
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... wish her to see the ships . Their order and beauty will make a good impression . I have serious fault to find with the English consul , and also with Commodore Wilkes and the exploring expedition , who were , however , also deceived by ...
... wish her to see the ships . Their order and beauty will make a good impression . I have serious fault to find with the English consul , and also with Commodore Wilkes and the exploring expedition , who were , however , also deceived by ...
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... farmer , and the merchant had in the existence of a force afloat com- petent to protect national and individual rights . " I wish I could say something in favor of the force of a vessel like the Perry . Her battery is perhaps as good as ...
... farmer , and the merchant had in the existence of a force afloat com- petent to protect national and individual rights . " I wish I could say something in favor of the force of a vessel like the Perry . Her battery is perhaps as good as ...
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... wish much that I had known earlier of your appointment to the Perry , as I should have liked a boat howitzer to go with you on trial . Now I have none suitable , and there is not time to cast and finish one . " The kind which I have ...
... wish much that I had known earlier of your appointment to the Perry , as I should have liked a boat howitzer to go with you on trial . Now I have none suitable , and there is not time to cast and finish one . " The kind which I have ...
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