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 22 頁
... wounded . The light infantry and grenadiers lost three- fourths of their men . Of one company not more than five , and of another , not more than fourteen escaped . A number of tories served as volunteers , several of whom were killed ...
... wounded . The light infantry and grenadiers lost three- fourths of their men . Of one company not more than five , and of another , not more than fourteen escaped . A number of tories served as volunteers , several of whom were killed ...
第 23 頁
... wounded and missing to 314. Among the slain was Major General Warren , who was shot in the back part of his head ; upon receiving the shot he dropt down dead in the trenches , scarcely four days after his appointment to so distinguished ...
... wounded and missing to 314. Among the slain was Major General Warren , who was shot in the back part of his head ; upon receiving the shot he dropt down dead in the trenches , scarcely four days after his appointment to so distinguished ...
第 33 頁
... wounded in the arm and carried off the field , when his command devolved on Morgan , who , with his little Spartan band , passed the first barrier and had mounted the second , when the fall of the lamented Montgomery checked his career ...
... wounded in the arm and carried off the field , when his command devolved on Morgan , who , with his little Spartan band , passed the first barrier and had mounted the second , when the fall of the lamented Montgomery checked his career ...
第 40 頁
... wounded . The inhabitants resorted to means which succeeded in the destruction of the young wolves ; but an old she one baffled every attempt of the hunters to destroy her . To effect her de struction , Putnam and five of his neighbours ...
... wounded . The inhabitants resorted to means which succeeded in the destruction of the young wolves ; but an old she one baffled every attempt of the hunters to destroy her . To effect her de struction , Putnam and five of his neighbours ...
第 41 頁
... wounded , returned and re- fused to renew the contest , the straw blazed with- out effect , and to the fumes of brimstone , the odor- ific emblem of the infernal regions , she bade de fiance . Their fruitless efforts were unceasingly ...
... wounded , returned and re- fused to renew the contest , the straw blazed with- out effect , and to the fumes of brimstone , the odor- ific emblem of the infernal regions , she bade de fiance . Their fruitless efforts were unceasingly ...
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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.