Genl.
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General.
Genl.
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Genl
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Example Sentences
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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
Nothing can be more disagreeable to the Genl. than to call upon the men to be so constantly on fatigue, but their own salvation, and the safety of the country requires it.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Genl. has been pleased to reward their bravery with forty Dollars each, except the last man that quitted the fire-sloop who had fifty.
From Nathan Hale by Root, Jean Christie
Genl. the balance due him for cloathing my regt. this day, which will square all accounts.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Colonels of regts. lately come in are immediately to make returns to the Genl. of their number of men & where they are quartered.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
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