| 1813 - 516 pages
...apparent The commanders were popular men, " destitute alike of theory and experience" in the art of war. In a few days the troops under my command will plant...and steadiness. They will conquer or they will die. Will you stand with your arms folded, and look on this interesting struggle ? Are you not related to... | |
| William Burdick - Almanacs, American - 1814 - 240 pages
...down all opposition, and that force is but the vanguard of a much greater." Cm. Hull, Jalyi2, 1812. " In a few days, the troops under my command will plant the American standard in Canada." Gen. Say the > Proclamation. JVsvember 10, 1812. " Enclosed are the articles of capitulation, by which... | |
| Massachusetts - 1814 - 242 pages
...all opposition, and that force is but the ranguard of a much greater." CM. Hull, July 1 2, 1812. " In a few days, the troops under my command will plant the American standard in Canada." Gut. Smylhet Proclamation. JVbvanter 10, 1812. " fellow boldier» — Your commander is about to cross... | |
| John Lewis Thomson - History - 1816 - 396 pages
..." destitute alike of theory and expe" rience" in the art of war. In a few days, the troops un" der my command, will plant the American standard in " Canada. They are men, accustomed to obedience, si" lence, and steadiness. They will conquer, or they will " die. Will you stand with your arms folded... | |
| William James - Ontario - 1818 - 520 pages
...apparent. The commanders were popular men, " destitute alike of theory and experience" in the art of war. In a few days the troops- under my command will plant...and steadiness. They will conquer or they will die. Will you stand with your arms folded, and look on this interesting struggle? Arc you not related to... | |
| United States. Congress - United States - 1855 - 968 pages
...apparent. The commanders were popular men, destitute alike of theory and experience in the art of war. In a few days the troops under my command will plant...and steadiness. They will conquer or they will die." Mr. C. said he had only called the attention of H. OF R. Reduction of the Army. JAM-AMY, 1821. the... | |
| Charles Jared Ingersoll - United States - 1845 - 544 pages
...apparent — the commanders were popular men, destitute alike of theory and experience in the art of war. In a few days the troops under my command will plant the American standard in Canada, to conquer or to die. Men of New York, you desire your share of fame. Then seize the present moment.... | |
| William Lyon Mackenzie - Canada - 1846 - 332 pages
...I have a force which will look down all opposition." Four months after General Smyth said, " In я few days the troops under my command will plant the American standard in Canada." Generals M'Clure and Wilkinson spoke with equal confidence ; but in the fall of 1813, the latter officially... | |
| Canada - 1853 - 696 pages
..."destitute alike of experience and theory," in the art of war. " In a few days the troops under mycommand will plant the American standard in Canada. They are men accustomed to obedience,* steadiness and silence. They will conquer or die. " Will you stand with jour arms folded, and look... | |
| J. T. Headley - Canada History War of 1812 - 1853 - 370 pages
...popular men, destitute alike of theory and experience in the art of war." " In a few days," said he, " the troops under my command will plant the American standard in Canada to conquer or die." He called on all those desirous of honor or fame, to rally to his- standard. He... | |
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