The Biography of the Principal American Military and Naval Heroes: Comprehending Details of Their Achievements During the Revolutionary and Late Wars. Interspersed with Authentic Anecdotes Not Found in Any Other Work ...John Low, 1817 |
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第 33 頁
... prisoner he was offered the rank and emolument of a Colonel in the Bri- tish service . He begged the officer who made him the offer , never again to insult his misfortunes in so degrading a manner . Soon afterwards he was exchanged ...
... prisoner he was offered the rank and emolument of a Colonel in the Bri- tish service . He begged the officer who made him the offer , never again to insult his misfortunes in so degrading a manner . Soon afterwards he was exchanged ...
第 48 頁
... parties , furiously charged their rear , by which 300 were killed and 140 taken prisoners . This victorious party being mistaken for the enemy by the left wing , in consequence of their being brought into a -48 BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN.
... parties , furiously charged their rear , by which 300 were killed and 140 taken prisoners . This victorious party being mistaken for the enemy by the left wing , in consequence of their being brought into a -48 BIOGRAPHY OF AMERICAN.
第 50 頁
... prisoner and tied to a tree . For some time he was exposed to the double fire of the contend- ing parties , until at length the brave D'Ell and Harman succeeded in driving the enemy from the doubtful field . In this retreat , Major ...
... prisoner and tied to a tree . For some time he was exposed to the double fire of the contend- ing parties , until at length the brave D'Ell and Harman succeeded in driving the enemy from the doubtful field . In this retreat , Major ...
第 51 頁
... prisoners in this city was the philanthropic Colonel Peter . Schuyler , who having heard of the Major's arrival , sought him out , and at the scene of human misery which he presented , the Colonel expressed his irritation , even beyond ...
... prisoners in this city was the philanthropic Colonel Peter . Schuyler , who having heard of the Major's arrival , sought him out , and at the scene of human misery which he presented , the Colonel expressed his irritation , even beyond ...
第 52 頁
... prisoners included in the cartel ; he therefore committed this lady , who had been once the smiling child of happier days , to the care of the Major who became as it were her guardian angel as well as that of her five accompanying ...
... prisoners included in the cartel ; he therefore committed this lady , who had been once the smiling child of happier days , to the care of the Major who became as it were her guardian angel as well as that of her five accompanying ...
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第 265 頁 - With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
第 266 頁 - MR. PRESIDENT : The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place, I have now the honor of offering my sincere congratulations to Congress, and of presenting myself before them, to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country.
第 224 頁 - But, lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I, this day, declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
第 224 頁 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
第 267 頁 - I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven. The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance I have received from my countrymen, increases with every review of the momentous contest.
第 267 頁 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
第 267 頁 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
第 30 頁 - This Monument is erected by order of CONGRESS, 25th Janry, 1776, to transmit to Posterity a grateful remembrance of the patriotic conduct, enterprise and perseverance of MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD MONTGOMERY, who after a series of successes amidst the most discouraging Difficulties Fell in the attack on QUEBEC 31st Decbr, 1775. Aged 37 years.
第 42 頁 - As soon as he had made the necessary discovery, he kicked the rope as a signal for pulling him out. The people, at the mouth of the den, who had listened with...
第 264 頁 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf, his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.