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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... immediately on arriving in South America , receive the sum of two hundred dollars , towards defraying these expenses . Such were the promises held out to me , in common with the other officers , by Colonel Gilmore , against whom ...
... immediately on arriving in South America , receive the sum of two hundred dollars , towards defraying these expenses . Such were the promises held out to me , in common with the other officers , by Colonel Gilmore , against whom ...
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... immediately on arriving at its place of destination . The uniforms and equipments of the officers were extremely rich , very similar to those of the British Artillery , and pro- vided altogether at the expense of the indi- viduals who ...
... immediately on arriving at its place of destination . The uniforms and equipments of the officers were extremely rich , very similar to those of the British Artillery , and pro- vided altogether at the expense of the indi- viduals who ...
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... immediately purchased on the vessel arriving at her destination . The armourer had on board a very large quantity of fire - arms of va → rious descriptions , for which he anticipated a ready sale on reaching the Spanish main . These ...
... immediately purchased on the vessel arriving at her destination . The armourer had on board a very large quantity of fire - arms of va → rious descriptions , for which he anticipated a ready sale on reaching the Spanish main . These ...
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... immediately on entering the Torrid Zone . The night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from ...
... immediately on entering the Torrid Zone . The night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from ...
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... immediately after , upon drawing aside a sail curtain which screened the forecastle , the procession advanced in grand state , preceded by martial music ; Neptune , and the fair partner of his watery throne , being seated in due form ...
... immediately after , upon drawing aside a sail curtain which screened the forecastle , the procession advanced in grand state , preceded by martial music ; Neptune , and the fair partner of his watery throne , being seated in due form ...
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