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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... actually the uniform of a Bri- tish colonel ( R ) who was at that time in the Independent service . Whilst these gen- tlemen thus described the patriot habili- ments , they commented in the strongest language on the impolicy and ...
... actually the uniform of a Bri- tish colonel ( R ) who was at that time in the Independent service . Whilst these gen- tlemen thus described the patriot habili- ments , they commented in the strongest language on the impolicy and ...
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... actually opposed to them in military strife . In action the Independents display much bravery and determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner ...
... actually opposed to them in military strife . In action the Independents display much bravery and determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner ...
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... actually under the command of Colonel Gilmore in a military point of view , yet considering the peculiarity of our situation , and his pro- fessions at the time of disbanding the bri- gade , we were not altogether without hopes of ...
... actually under the command of Colonel Gilmore in a military point of view , yet considering the peculiarity of our situation , and his pro- fessions at the time of disbanding the bri- gade , we were not altogether without hopes of ...
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... actually proceeded to the Main ; and that even of this small propor- tion , probably nine out of ten were impell- ed by desperation and necessity , to persist in their original intention of joining the Patriot armies . The enthusiasm in ...
... actually proceeded to the Main ; and that even of this small propor- tion , probably nine out of ten were impell- ed by desperation and necessity , to persist in their original intention of joining the Patriot armies . The enthusiasm in ...
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... actually landed on the Main cannot require refutation , the fate of this body having been already fully unfolded in the preceding part of this narrative ; and I can , with confidence , assert that of Co- lonel G.'s late brigade , none ...
... actually landed on the Main cannot require refutation , the fate of this body having been already fully unfolded in the preceding part of this narrative ; and I can , with confidence , assert that of Co- lonel G.'s late brigade , none ...
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