Annual Register, Volume 56Edmund Burke 1815 - History |
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... sent to the grand head - quarters . The Emperor of Russia on receiving them , kept two for himself , and sent two to the King of Prussia in token of equality of alliance and co - operation . The third corps of the Prussian army under ...
... sent to the grand head - quarters . The Emperor of Russia on receiving them , kept two for himself , and sent two to the King of Prussia in token of equality of alliance and co - operation . The third corps of the Prussian army under ...
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... sent by Prince Schwartzenberg to oppose them . The town of Bar- sur - Aube having been taken pos- session of by the enemy , Gen. Wrede was dispatched to retake it , which he effected on the 26th . The French , however , recovered it ...
... sent by Prince Schwartzenberg to oppose them . The town of Bar- sur - Aube having been taken pos- session of by the enemy , Gen. Wrede was dispatched to retake it , which he effected on the 26th . The French , however , recovered it ...
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... sent to Berlin . In Italy the contest between the Austrians and the French was maintained with considerable vi- gour on both sides . Count Bel- legarde , the Austrian general , on passing the Adige , addressed a pro- clamation to the ...
... sent to Berlin . In Italy the contest between the Austrians and the French was maintained with considerable vi- gour on both sides . Count Bel- legarde , the Austrian general , on passing the Adige , addressed a pro- clamation to the ...
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... sent to the senate the plan of a constitution which may suit the French people . " This government was to consist of five members , who were then nominated , Tal- leyrand's name standing first . On the proposal of a senator , the fol ...
... sent to the senate the plan of a constitution which may suit the French people . " This government was to consist of five members , who were then nominated , Tal- leyrand's name standing first . On the proposal of a senator , the fol ...
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... sent Marshals Ney and Macdou- ald , and General Caulaincourt , to carry to the senate his proposal of submitting to the decision of that body and of the French people , and to abdicate in favour of his son . This proposition being ...
... sent Marshals Ney and Macdou- ald , and General Caulaincourt , to carry to the senate his proposal of submitting to the decision of that body and of the French people , and to abdicate in favour of his son . This proposition being ...
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