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With the rank of captain , he moved to Landau in the Palatinate , which at that time was a French fortress . 71 Naturally , he had no desire to continue in this subordinate rank . He took six months ' leave to further his cause in Paris ...
With the rank of captain , he moved to Landau in the Palatinate , which at that time was a French fortress . 71 Naturally , he had no desire to continue in this subordinate rank . He took six months ' leave to further his cause in Paris ...
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The rank of a brigadier , to which my past services and my rank entitle me , so much ... sovereign and am entitled to be respected accordingly , and that neither necessity nor love of adventure drives me into the ranks of the patriots .
The rank of a brigadier , to which my past services and my rank entitle me , so much ... sovereign and am entitled to be respected accordingly , and that neither necessity nor love of adventure drives me into the ranks of the patriots .
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Baron de Kalb , to whom you have offered the rank of major general , is my inferior in France . " 191 The validity of this claim is doubtful - Lafayette says de Kalb and Conway held the same rank in France.192 Both men were given the ...
Baron de Kalb , to whom you have offered the rank of major general , is my inferior in France . " 191 The validity of this claim is doubtful - Lafayette says de Kalb and Conway held the same rank in France.192 Both men were given the ...
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