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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... favour of the Patriot 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 ...
... favour of the Patriot 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 ...
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... to the South American Pa- triots ; on the contrary , I am at this moment animated with the same warm feelings in their favour , and sincere good wishes for their success , which induced me to proceed from this viii INTRODUCTION .
... to the South American Pa- triots ; on the contrary , I am at this moment animated with the same warm feelings in their favour , and sincere good wishes for their success , which induced me to proceed from this viii INTRODUCTION .
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... prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now my inclination in this respect had never been gratified . All these circumstances tended to produce thoughtfulness , and mental anxiety ; nor could 4 EXPEDITION TO.
... prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now my inclination in this respect had never been gratified . All these circumstances tended to produce thoughtfulness , and mental anxiety ; nor could 4 EXPEDITION TO.
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... favour and attention , with the strongest proofs of hospitality and kindness , from numerous private individuals on the island * . Early in the morning of the day following our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , a ship hove in sight ...
... favour and attention , with the strongest proofs of hospitality and kindness , from numerous private individuals on the island * . Early in the morning of the day following our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , a ship hove in sight ...
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... favour of the patriot cause ; and the black and sanguinary character of the warfare , and other derogatory circum- stances , were either unknown , slightly glanced at , or enforced by authorities which I , perhaps too readily ...
... favour of the patriot cause ; and the black and sanguinary character of the warfare , and other derogatory circum- stances , were either unknown , slightly glanced at , or enforced by authorities which I , perhaps too readily ...
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