Gansevoort
[ganz-vawrt, -vohrt]
- Peter,1749–1812, U.S. general: soldier in the American Revolutionary War.
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We want a consistent look and feel for the High Line all the way from Gansevoort to 34th Street where it hits the Javitz Center.
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He was soon stopped, and Gansevoort swears he said "he deserved his punishment."
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)Thomas Hart Benton
Mackenzie, Gansevoort, Leecock and Heiskill, are the persons with whom she deals.
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)Thomas Hart Benton
At these words Mackenzie sung out to Gansevoort, "Is that right?"
Thirty Years' View (Vol. II of 2)Thomas Hart Benton
Captain Gansevoort (who was lying in his berth): “John bring me my boots.”
Blazing The WayEmily Inez Denny
He was promptly informed that Col. Gansevoort never surrendered.
Sages and Heroes of the American RevolutionL. Carroll Judson