A Popular School History of the United States: In Which Are Inserted as Part of the Narrative Selections from the Writings of Eminent American Historians, and Other American Writers of Note: To Which Are Added the Declaration of Independence, and the Con
A Popular School History of the United States: In Which Are Inserted as Part of the Narrative Selections from the Writings of Eminent American Historians, and Other American Writers of Note: To Which Are Added the Declaration of Independence, and the Con
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ... head was laid open by a sabre stroke. Wound followed wound, but he held his ground desperately. At last, Cornwallis, concentrating his strength in a final charge, came on. Kalb fell, bleeding from eleven wounds. 'Spare the Baron de Kalb, ' cried his adjutant, vainly throwing himself upon his body and trying to shield ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ... head was laid open by a sabre stroke. Wound followed wound, but he held his ground desperately. At last, Cornwallis, concentrating his strength in a final charge, came on. Kalb fell, bleeding from eleven wounds. 'Spare the Baron de Kalb, ' cried his adjutant, vainly throwing himself upon his body and trying to shield it with his own from the thirsty bayonets. He spoke to hearts hardened by the fierce spirit of battle. For three days Kalb's strong frame struggled with death. Soldier to the last, his thoughts were with the brave men who had faced the enemy so gallantly at his command, and just before he expired he charged his faithful adjutant to give them his ' thanks for their valor, and bid them an affectionate farewell.'" 78. On the evacuation of Philadephia by the British, Arnold was placed in command at that city. Here he governed 1780 Treason of Arnold. 169 with a high hand. "His course was oppressive, unworthy of his rank and station, and highly discouraging to Treason the liberties and interests of America." His hah-of Arnold, its, too, which were extravagant and expensive, increased his debts and led him to misapply public funds. Though his brilliant services spoke eloquently in his favor, charges were made against him, he was tried by a court-martial, and sentenced to be reprimanded by the commander-in-chief. Washington executed the sentence with great delicacy, "accompanying the mild and considerate reprimand with offers of opportunities by which Arnold might regain the esteem of his country," but Arnold's mind was not in a condition to be favorably affected. He protested against the sentence as unmerited, and determined to have revenge. 79. Though thus disgraced he still had influence with Washington, who remembering his ...
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