Warren HastingsChautauqua Press, 1886 - 183 pages |
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Page 210
... opposition to the majority , that daring course which , after some hesitation , was adopted , and which was crowned with such splendid success . He subsequently commanded in the south of 210 BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAYS . that war had been ...
... opposition to the majority , that daring course which , after some hesitation , was adopted , and which was crowned with such splendid success . He subsequently commanded in the south of 210 BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAYS . that war had been ...
Page 222
... oppose Hyder , and to intrust that distinguished general with the whole adminis- tration of the war . In spite of the sullen opposition of Francis , who had now recovered from his wound , and had returned to the Council , the Governor ...
... oppose Hyder , and to intrust that distinguished general with the whole adminis- tration of the war . In spite of the sullen opposition of Francis , who had now recovered from his wound , and had returned to the Council , the Governor ...
Page 254
... Opposition was loud and vehement against him . But the Op- position , though formidable from the wealth and influence of some of its members , and from the admirable talents and eloquence of others , was outnumbered in parliament , and ...
... Opposition was loud and vehement against him . But the Op- position , though formidable from the wealth and influence of some of its members , and from the admirable talents and eloquence of others , was outnumbered in parliament , and ...
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