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, &c |
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... have induced a considerable number to embark for the purpose of attaching
their fortunes to that of the South American Independents ; and of those a great
proportion have either actually perished , or , unable to procure the А 1 means of
...
... have induced a considerable number to embark for the purpose of attaching
their fortunes to that of the South American Independents ; and of those a great
proportion have either actually perished , or , unable to procure the А 1 means of
...
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... for accepting a commission in the service of the South American Patriots , was
a sanguine hope of promoting that worldly prosperity in a foreign country , which
my utmost exertions in my own had failed to procure ; yet no consideration would
...
... for accepting a commission in the service of the South American Patriots , was
a sanguine hope of promoting that worldly prosperity in a foreign country , which
my utmost exertions in my own had failed to procure ; yet no consideration would
...
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On learning these particulars , and being personally acquainted with several
gentlemen who proposed engaging in the same enterprise , I readily accepted
the offer of a friend to procure me an introduction to Colonel Gilmore , who had
been ...
On learning these particulars , and being personally acquainted with several
gentlemen who proposed engaging in the same enterprise , I readily accepted
the offer of a friend to procure me an introduction to Colonel Gilmore , who had
been ...
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... conceived , one of anxious suspense ; the fate of the expedition probably
depending upon the nature of the information he might procure 32 EXPEDITION
TO.
... conceived , one of anxious suspense ; the fate of the expedition probably
depending upon the nature of the information he might procure 32 EXPEDITION
TO.
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bly depending upon the nature of the information he might procure - his return
was therefore awaited with the greatest impatience . As this event , however ,
could not be reasonably expected to take place before the expiration of ten days
or a ...
bly depending upon the nature of the information he might procure - his return
was therefore awaited with the greatest impatience . As this event , however ,
could not be reasonably expected to take place before the expiration of ten days
or a ...
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