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Cannonade from the Church of St. Roch marked a complete victory for the Convention.
1795, Feb. 25 2001
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Cannonade from half after 8 till Six this morning.
Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 2 - 10 March 1776 1963
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The Conclusion of your Letter makes my Heart throb, more than a Cannonade would.
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There has been no firing since Last twesday, till about 12 o clock last Night, when I was waked out of my sleep with a smart Cannonade which continued till nine o clock this morning, and prevented any further repose for me; the occasion I have not yet heard, but before I close this Letter I may be able to give you some account of it.
Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 16 - 18 March 1776 1963
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Salem a Cannonade was heard from Dark till one O Clock, last night was a Week ago.
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Nook Hill, which they kept in spite of the Cannonade, and which has really obliged our Enemy to decamp this morning on board the Transports; as
Letter from Abigail Adams to John Adams, 16 - 18 March 1776 1963
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A brisk Cannonade ensued, and we attacked them on the top of a rugged hill, where, though covered behind stone walls and fences, we drove them off.
The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston
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Cannonade from our Field Pieces and a fine brisk and lively fire from our Infantry.
The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston
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Cannonade on every side, while their troops advanced.
American Prisoners of the Revolution Danske Dandridge
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Cannonade of Questions which opened along full length of Opposition Benches was concerned with the Plot.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914 Various
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