Genl.
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Mulligan thereafter called himself “Clothier to Genl. Washington,” but the tailor did not advertise his other service to the general.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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The Genl. returns his thanks to the brave officers & soldiers who with so much spirit & intrepidity repulsed the enemy & defeated their designs of taking possession of the woods near our lines.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Genl. gave orders that every Officer's Watch should be set by his, and the Moment of Attack was fixed.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
Gen. Drum has arrived in Philadelphia and established his head-quarters there, as Adjutant Genl. to Maj.
From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 1 (1835-1866) by Paine, Albert Bigelow
The Genl. said he would see about the matter, and give an answer the next morning.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
Maung Maung Soe’s transfer was ordered on Friday and Brig Genl Soe Tint Naing, formerly a director in logistics, was appointed as the new head of Western Command.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 13, 2017
His close pal Major Genl Burns, had been named head of the Office of Emergency Management, the operating arm of Lend Lease on May 6th, 1941.
From Forbes ● Jul. 30, 2014
One portrait full length of the late Genl.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Authorization was then given for Congress to receive the document being prepared by Messrs. Jefferson, Adams and Franklin, and word was sent to Genl.
From Time Magazine Archive
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If any doubt had ever existed it would have been removed by the following circumstances: 1st When Genl.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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