Genl.
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General.
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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
The duties being exceedingly heavy on the men, the Genl. thinks proper to lessen the fatigue party ½ & reduce the guard in forts Green & Putnam ⅓, & a Serjt.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
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. was kind; he said he had given them no orders; he intended to have no place disturbed where service was kept.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
The Genl. wishes to have the troops provided with every thing necessary to give them a proper reception.
From The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn by Johnston, Henry P.
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