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" How far he meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this place, does not appear by any indubitable evidence ; and I am rather inclined to think he did not wish to hazard the more important object of his treachery, by attempting to combine two events,... "
The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous ... - Page 250
by George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1835
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The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the ..., Volume 3

William Gordon - United States - 1801 - 452 pages
...General Washington thus expressed himself upon this whole business in a private letter (Oct. 13.) " In no instance since the commencement of the war, has the interposition of Providenc^ appeared more remarkably conspicuous, than in the rescue of UiŁ S>st and garrison of West-Point...
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American Annals: Or, A Chronological History of America, from Its ..., Volume 2

Abiel Holmes - America - 1813 - 478 pages
...gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations." In the case of Arnold's treachery, he observed, " In no instance since the commencement of the war,...the rescue of the post and garrison of West Point." hundred men, and committed extensive ravages on the unprotected coasts of that state i. , While the...
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The American Register, Or, Summary Review of History, Politics, and Literature

Robert Walsh - Europe - 1817 - 508 pages
...of October 18th, 1780, quoted by Gordon, in the 3d Vol. of his History of the American Revolution. " In no instance since the commencement of the war,...conspicuous than in the rescue of the post and garrison of " West-Point. How far Arnold meant to involve me in the ca" tastrbphe of this place does not appear...
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The American Register, Or, Summary Review of History, Politics, and Literature

Robert Walsh - Europe - 1817 - 514 pages
...of October 18th, 1780, quoted by Gordon, in the 3d Vol. of his History of the American Revolution. " In no instance since the commencement of the war,...conspicuous than in the rescue of the post and garrison of ' West-Point. How far Arnold meant to involve me in the ca' tastrophe of this place does not appear...
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A Complete History of the United States of America: Embracing the Whole ...

Frederick Butler - United States - 1821 - 472 pages
...interesting and important transaction may be found in all the writers on the American Revolution. " In no instance, since the commencement, of the war has the interposition of Divine Providence appeared more remarkably conspicuous, than in the rescue of the fort and garrison...
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A Complete History of the United States of America: Embracing the Whole ...

Frederick Butler - United States - 1821 - 474 pages
...interesting and important transaction may be found iu all the writers on the American Revolution. " In no instance, since the commencement, of the war has the interposition of Divine Providence appeared more remarkably conspicuous, than in the rescue of the fort and garrison...
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A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the ..., Volume 2

Paul Allen - United States - 1822 - 536 pages
...sentiments on this event were thus expressed in his letter to a friend, a few days after the catastrophe. " In no instance since the commencement of the war,...the rescue of the post and garrison of West Point. ******* " How far Arnold meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this plan, does not appear by any...
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A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the ..., Volume 2

Paul Allen - United States - 1822 - 540 pages
...sentiments on this event were thus expressed in his letter to a- friend, a few days after the catastrophe. " In no instance since the commencement of the war,...remarkably conspicuous, than. in the rescue of the post aud garrison of West Point. ******* " How far Arnold meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this...
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A History of the American Revolution; Comprehending All the ..., Volume 2

Paul Allen - United States - 1822 - 544 pages
...sentiments on this event were thus expressed in his letter to a friend, a few days after the catastrophe. .. In no instance since the commencement of the war,...remarkably conspicuous, than in the rescue of the post ami garrison of West Point. ******* " How far Arnold meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this...
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A Military Journal During the American Revolutionary War: From 1775 to 1783

James Thacher - American War of Independence, 1775-1783 - 1827 - 494 pages
...astonishment. In a private letter General Washington thus expresses himself, respecting this transaction. " In no instance since the commencement of the war has...conspicuous than in the rescue of the post and garrison at West Point. How far Arnold meant to involve me in the catastrophe of this place, does not appear...
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