The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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... early age , was sent to Eton , that he might receive the be- nefit of a public education ; and , as he had chosen the army for his profession , he afterwards went , at the close of the American war , to Angiers , in France , in order ...
... early age , was sent to Eton , that he might receive the be- nefit of a public education ; and , as he had chosen the army for his profession , he afterwards went , at the close of the American war , to Angiers , in France , in order ...
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... early in 1794 was actually embarked with that force which was intend- ed to have erected the standard of loyalty in Britan- ny ; but the fate of the Netherlands and of Flan- ders was no sooner decided by the unfortunate issue of * With ...
... early in 1794 was actually embarked with that force which was intend- ed to have erected the standard of loyalty in Britan- ny ; but the fate of the Netherlands and of Flan- ders was no sooner decided by the unfortunate issue of * With ...
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... early hour , in order that they may arrive at their ground for the night in good time ; and he never halts them without taking care that every comfort and facility possible may be afforded to the troops for the preparation of their ...
... early hour , in order that they may arrive at their ground for the night in good time ; and he never halts them without taking care that every comfort and facility possible may be afforded to the troops for the preparation of their ...
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