Memoirs of Andrew Sherburne: A Pensioner of the Navy of the RevolutionH.H. Brown, 1831 - 312 pages |
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Page iii
... circumstances - others are sustained by their children and friends- some are partially provided for by govern- ment , and some are in indigent circumstan- ces . But the number is very fast diminishing ; a little while and the American ...
... circumstances - others are sustained by their children and friends- some are partially provided for by govern- ment , and some are in indigent circumstan- ces . But the number is very fast diminishing ; a little while and the American ...
Page ix
... , most extraordinary'per- ils and sufferings , displaying a purity of patriotism to be admired , even in a veteran . Its interest is not a little enhanced , from the circumstance of the author having been CERTIFICATES . ix.
... , most extraordinary'per- ils and sufferings , displaying a purity of patriotism to be admired , even in a veteran . Its interest is not a little enhanced , from the circumstance of the author having been CERTIFICATES . ix.
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A Pensioner of the Navy of the Revolution Andrew Sherburne. enhanced , from the circumstance of the author having ... circumstances far from affluent , and we hope his book will be patronized , not only as an entertaining auto - biography ...
A Pensioner of the Navy of the Revolution Andrew Sherburne. enhanced , from the circumstance of the author having ... circumstances far from affluent , and we hope his book will be patronized , not only as an entertaining auto - biography ...
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... circumstances recommend him to favor . " The following communication was designed to have a place among the recommendations of the work spoken of in it ; and though not received in time for that purpose , we think proper , even now , to ...
... circumstances recommend him to favor . " The following communication was designed to have a place among the recommendations of the work spoken of in it ; and though not received in time for that purpose , we think proper , even now , to ...
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... circumstances . Dr. A. R. Cutter , one of the most celebrated physicians in the country and one of the most amiable of men , was called for , and I think nearly two months elapsed before I recovered so as to be capable of any business ...
... circumstances . Dr. A. R. Cutter , one of the most celebrated physicians in the country and one of the most amiable of men , was called for , and I think nearly two months elapsed before I recovered so as to be capable of any business ...
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