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Soon after he received leave of absence, and he resigned the command of his squadron to Rear-admiral
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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Rear-admiral Magon immediately ordered the fatal movement commanded by the Emperor; but hardly had the first dispositions been made when the sea became frightful to behold, the sky, covered with black clouds, was furrowed with lightning, the thunder roared incessantly, and the wind increased to a gale.
Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various
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St. Lucie with nine sail of the line, and there joined Rear-admiral
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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And though his venerable father, Rear-admiral Sir Ajax Trotter, K.C.B., has paid his debts many times, and swears if he ever hears of Dolly betting again, he will disinherit his son, Dolly -- the undutiful Dolly -- goes on betting still.
The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 Various
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Rear-admiral U.S.N., son of foregoing; b. at Washington, D. C.,
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Rear-admiral Farragut remained in command of the West Gulf squadron till November, 1864, when he requested leave of absence, and was called to Washington for consultation in regard to future naval operations.
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Rear-admiral Magon immediately ordered the fatal movement commanded by the Emperor; but hardly had the first dispositions been made when the sea became frightful to behold, the sky, covered with black clouds, was furrowed with lightning, the thunder roared incessantly, and the wind increased to a gale.
Recollections of the private life of Napoleon Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 1895
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Their safe arrival was vital to France, and Rear-admiral Villaret-Joyeuse sailed with the Brest fleet to bring them in.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration William Hunt 1886
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It was a miserable remnant of the proud Russian fleet that escaped, including only the cruiser "Almez" and a few torpedo-boats that came limping into the harbor of Vladivostok with the news of the disaster, and the cruisers "Oleg," "Aurora," and "Jemchug," under Rear-admiral
Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877
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Rear-admiral Ammen said: "I abstained from voting on the ground that only able engineers can form an opinion _after careful study_ of what is actually possible and what is relatively economical in the construction of a ship canal."
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