The Voyage of the First Hessian Army From Portsmouth to New York, 1776
The book The Voyage of the First Hessian Army From Portsmouth to New York, 1776 was written by author Seume, Johann Gottfried, 1763-1810 Here you can read free online of The Voyage of the First Hessian Army From Portsmouth to New York, 1776 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Voyage of the First Hessian Army From Portsmouth to New York, 1776 a good or bad book?
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The contrary winds prevented the advance of the fleet. It appeared in great grandeur on the 4th of June; this was the birthday of King George III. 15 In unusual splendor did the day shine, on all vessels the red English flag was waving, on all war ships and all frigates, twenty-one cannon shots resounded at noon and the transport ships were only too glad to follow with their joyful celebrations. But on the ship Unanimity an unfortunate pistol shot was fired in the morning. A captain of the life...-guards. Count von der Lippe, offended one of his subordinates. Lieutenant Kleinschmidt, because he, though acci- dentally, had caused his dog to give a cry of pain, and with coarse words demanded an immediate pistol duel without witnesses. The lieutenant gave his oppo- nent a mortal wound. The one was descended from a sovereign house, the other of humble civil origin, yet according to the ancient chivalrous views, which at all times prevail in the military profession, they were equals. The court-martial, also in consequence thereof, acquitted the lieutenant.
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