| John Milton Niles - 1820 - 408 páginas
...these superior advantages possessed by the British — in the language of the immortal Perry, " it pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of the United States, a signal victory over its enemies on this lake." The naval force of the enemy having become " ours," and having obtained... | |
| John Milton Niles - 1821 - 456 páginas
...these superior advantages possessed by the British — in the language of the immortal Perry, " It pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of the United States, a signal victory over its enemies on this lake." The naval force of the enemy having become " owr's," and having .obtained... | |
| John Milton Niles - 1821 - 410 páginas
...himself, and, in a measure, the squadron under his command, out of view ; his language being, that " it has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of the Unified States, a signal victory over their enemies on this lake." But his laconic lettert to General... | |
| John Brannan - 1823 - 520 páginas
...Navy. US BRIG NIAGARA, OFF THE WESTERN SISTERS, Head of lake Erie, September 10th, 1813, 4 PM SIR, It has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of...have this moment surrendered to the force under my command, after a sharp conflict. I have the honour to be, &c. 0. H. PERRY. Hon. Wm. .Tones, Secretary... | |
| John Brannan - 1823 - 510 páginas
...Navy. US BRIG NIAGARA, OFF THE WESTERN SISTERS, Head of lake Erie, September 10th, 1813, 4 PM SIR, It has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of...have this moment surrendered to the force under my command, after a sharp conflict. I have the honour to be, &c. OH PERRY. Hon. Win. Jones, Secretary... | |
| John Brannan - 1823 - 522 páginas
...Navy. US BRIG NIAGARA, OFF THE WESTERN SISTERS, Head of lake Erie, September lOth, 1813, 4 PM era, It has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of the United States a signal victory over tnt-ir enemies on this lake. The British squadron, consisting of two ships, two brigs, one schooner,... | |
| Thomas Loraine McKenney - 1827 - 534 páginas
...honoured a commander. I felt the influence which yet surrounds the spot, and could not get rid of, "Sir, it has pleased THE ALMIGHTY to give to the arms of...signal victory over their enemies, on this lake." Perry's name will be revered and loved, whilst a drop of water remains in Lake Erie; and even should... | |
| Thomas Loraine McKenney - 1827 - 606 páginas
...honoured a commander. I felt the influence which yet surrounds the spot, and could not get rid of, "Sir, it has pleased THE ALMIGHTY to give to the arms of...signal victory over their enemies, on this lake." Perry's name will be revered and loved, whilst a drop of water remains in Lake Erie; and even should... | |
| Thomas Loraine McKenney - 1827 - 572 páginas
...honoured a commamler. I felt the influence which yet surrounds the spot, and could not get rid of, "Sir, it has pleased THE ALMIGHTY to give to the arms of the United States a signal victory ovcr.their enemies, on this lake." Perry's name will be revered and lovetl, whilst a drop of water... | |
| Abiel Holmes - 1829 - 650 páginas
...letter to the Secretary of the Navy, of precisely the same date, he thus announces the intelligence : " It has pleased the Almighty to give to the arms of...over their enemies on this lake. The British squadron [here stating the number as above] have this moment surrendered to the forces under my command, after... | |
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