The Naval History of Great Britain: From the Declaration of War by France, in February 1793, to the Accession of George IV. in January 1820 : in Six Volumes, Volumen6Harding, Lepard, and Company, 1826 |
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... side , the broadside force of either the Astrea or Galatea was 467 lbs . , and that of any one of the three french frigates 461 lbs . The complements of either of the latter , even without the troops , far outnumbered that of either of ...
... side , the broadside force of either the Astrea or Galatea was 467 lbs . , and that of any one of the three french frigates 461 lbs . The complements of either of the latter , even without the troops , far outnumbered that of either of ...
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... side . Having previously stated , in his official letter , captain Losack's report of the disabled state of his ship , captain Schomberg says : " I am , however , called upon by my feelings , and a sense of my duty , to bear testimony ...
... side . Having previously stated , in his official letter , captain Losack's report of the disabled state of his ship , captain Schomberg says : " I am , however , called upon by my feelings , and a sense of my duty , to bear testimony ...
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... side , and with no greater loss in wounded , blows than one master's mate , ( William Randall , ) seven up the seamen , one boy , and two soldiers . Captain Maun- sell speaks in the highest terms , as well of the troops and their ...
... side , and with no greater loss in wounded , blows than one master's mate , ( William Randall , ) seven up the seamen , one boy , and two soldiers . Captain Maun- sell speaks in the highest terms , as well of the troops and their ...
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... sides , and continued throughout that and the following day , with much mutual slaughter , and to the evident ... side . General Jansens made his escape with difficulty Gene- during the action , and reached Buitenzorg , a distance ...
... sides , and continued throughout that and the following day , with much mutual slaughter , and to the evident ... side . General Jansens made his escape with difficulty Gene- during the action , and reached Buitenzorg , a distance ...
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... side . and 28 wounded ; and the loss on the opposite side , although it could not be ascertained , was known to be severe , including among the killed the commander in chief of the native troops , second in rank to the rajah , and his ...
... side . and 28 wounded ; and the loss on the opposite side , although it could not be ascertained , was known to be severe , including among the killed the commander in chief of the native troops , second in rank to the rajah , and his ...
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