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A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade

by William Dobein James

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A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to William Dobein James. Catalog subjects include Marion, Francis, 1732-1795; Generals -- United States -- Biography; South Carolina -- Militia -- Biography. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

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English
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Table of contents

13 chapters

  1. 01And A History of his Brigade, From its Rise in June, 1780, until Disbanded in December, 1782; With Descriptions of Characters and Scenes, not heretofore published. Containing also, An Appendix, with Copies of Letters which passed between several of the Leading Characters of that Day; Principally From Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion.2 min
  2. 02District of South-Carolina.2 min
  3. 03Preface.3 min
  4. 04Introduction.7 min
  5. 05Chapter I. (EARLY HISTORY)18 min
  6. 06Chapter II. CAMPAIGN OF 1780.12 min
  7. 07Chapter III. CAMPAIGN OF 1781.21 min
  8. 08Chapter IV. CAMPAIGN OF 1782.34 min
  9. 09Gen. Marion's Epitaph.2 min
  10. 10Appendix.10 min
  11. 11Correspondence.26 min
  12. 12Notes:2 min
  13. 13Introduction to New Edition.9 min
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