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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... , placing implicit confidence in the honourable performance of stipulated engagements , had consented to unite their fortunes to that of the Inde- pendent cause . It would be absurd to suppose that mo- tives of A 2 INTRODUCTION . iii.
... , placing implicit confidence in the honourable performance of stipulated engagements , had consented to unite their fortunes to that of the Inde- pendent cause . It would be absurd to suppose that mo- tives of A 2 INTRODUCTION . iii.
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... cause , that , exclusive of numerous individuals daily crossing the Atlantic for the avowed pur- pose of joining their armies , several expe- rienced British officers were actively en- gaged in the formation of regiments for the same ...
... cause , that , exclusive of numerous individuals daily crossing the Atlantic for the avowed pur- pose of joining their armies , several expe- rienced British officers were actively en- gaged in the formation of regiments for the same ...
Página ix
... cause , or probability , if not certainty , of its ultimate triumph , are ut- terly distinct from the question ; —how far it is judicious for British subjects to take an active part in this sanguinary contest ? My anxiety is to warn my ...
... cause , or probability , if not certainty , of its ultimate triumph , are ut- terly distinct from the question ; —how far it is judicious for British subjects to take an active part in this sanguinary contest ? My anxiety is to warn my ...
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... cause for mutual congratulation on contemplating our own safety , after the imminent hazard we had so recently encountered of being involved in a similar premature destruction . The Dowson had proceeded upwards of fifty leagues on her ...
... cause for mutual congratulation on contemplating our own safety , after the imminent hazard we had so recently encountered of being involved in a similar premature destruction . The Dowson had proceeded upwards of fifty leagues on her ...
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... cause , were ill calculated to allay the anxiety so universally experienced . In this state of incertitude and deficiency of news , it was at length considered advisable that Colonel Wilson and one of our officers should proceed ...
... cause , were ill calculated to allay the anxiety so universally experienced . In this state of incertitude and deficiency of news , it was at length considered advisable that Colonel Wilson and one of our officers should proceed ...
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