Stark, James Henry · Boston : Published by ye Photo-electrotype engraving co. ... · leaf 258
ced consequences so important, as the Battleof Bunker Hill. It is remarkable on many accounts—in being thefirst great battle of the contest; in the astonishing resistance madeby the militia against veteran troops. It proved the quality of theAmerican soldiers, and established the fact of open war… … ANTIQUE VIEWS OF BOSTON. 255 of it arc rather in the tone of apology than of exultation. Theenterprise was considered rash in the conception, and discreditablein the execution. No one for years came forward to claim thehonor of having directed it. Passing events are seldom accuratelyestimated, but…
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