United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Volume 27H. Colburn, 1838 |
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... hope our view of the case is not less recognised by common sense than by professional bias . Yet though , cæteris paribus , we see no reason why those who have been directing the operations of British fleets on the ocean , and whose ...
... hope our view of the case is not less recognised by common sense than by professional bias . Yet though , cæteris paribus , we see no reason why those who have been directing the operations of British fleets on the ocean , and whose ...
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... hope he will , ere long , yield us an opportunity of breaking another lance . By the way , we may just hint that , when the work comes to another edition , it would , perhaps , be a little more acceptable to the " thinking " seamen ...
... hope he will , ere long , yield us an opportunity of breaking another lance . By the way , we may just hint that , when the work comes to another edition , it would , perhaps , be a little more acceptable to the " thinking " seamen ...
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... hope of success , and that it was necessary to be prepared to move off in good order and with the least possible loss ; he therefore expressed his opinion that no more guns should be sent to the lines , unless accompanied with men to ...
... hope of success , and that it was necessary to be prepared to move off in good order and with the least possible loss ; he therefore expressed his opinion that no more guns should be sent to the lines , unless accompanied with men to ...
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... hope yet was entertained that already they might have fallen back to Etko , surrounded by numerous parties , preventing Colonel Macleod from communicating with the corps . Others flattered themselves that Captain Vincenzo , our guide ...
... hope yet was entertained that already they might have fallen back to Etko , surrounded by numerous parties , preventing Colonel Macleod from communicating with the corps . Others flattered themselves that Captain Vincenzo , our guide ...
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... hope of being able to ascertain the truth . They left the camp on this useless but gallant attempt , without the authority of their officers , and were immediately driven back with loss ; neither could a reconnoissance in force be again ...
... hope of being able to ascertain the truth . They left the camp on this useless but gallant attempt , without the authority of their officers , and were immediately driven back with loss ; neither could a reconnoissance in force be again ...
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