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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... respect governed by his directions . On learning these particulars , and being personally acquainted with several gentle- men who proposed engaging in the same enterprise , I readily accepted the offer of a friend to procure me an ...
... respect governed by his directions . On learning these particulars , and being personally acquainted with several gentle- men who proposed engaging in the same enterprise , I readily accepted the offer of a friend to procure me an ...
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... respect extensive and complete , and the uniforms remarkably rich and costly , more especially in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wilson , one of whose officers in- formed me that his outfit amounted to up- wards of two hundred ...
... respect extensive and complete , and the uniforms remarkably rich and costly , more especially in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wilson , one of whose officers in- formed me that his outfit amounted to up- wards of two hundred ...
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... respect prepared for sailing at an hour's notice . The Eme- rald , destined for the transport of Colonel Hippesley's corps , lay at anchor about half a mile lower down the river , and was likewise in momentary expectation of re- ceiving ...
... respect prepared for sailing at an hour's notice . The Eme- rald , destined for the transport of Colonel Hippesley's corps , lay at anchor about half a mile lower down the river , and was likewise in momentary expectation of re- ceiving ...
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... respect , with an anxiety for the comfort and ease of her passengers . She was com- manded by Captain Thomas Sharpe , who , on several trying occasions , evinced the most perfect knowledge of his hazardous profession . Her freight ...
... respect , with an anxiety for the comfort and ease of her passengers . She was com- manded by Captain Thomas Sharpe , who , on several trying occasions , evinced the most perfect knowledge of his hazardous profession . Her freight ...
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... a 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.
... a 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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