Mount Vernon and Its Associations: Historical, Biographical, and PictorialW.A. Townsend, 1859 - 376 Seiten This book offers a more personal glimpse at the life of George Washington, as portrayed through the narrative of his home at Mount Vernon. Important house pieces, locations, and so forth are also discussed in their historical importance, and also meaning in the life of Washington. |
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... Mason L. Weems . 36. Christ Church , Alexandria . 37. Pohick Church in 1859 . PAGE 60 66 66 67 69 74 76 77 78 38. Pulpit in Pohick Church .. 39. Charles Willson Peale .. 79 81 40. Washington's Military Button ... 41. Washington as a ...
... Mason L. Weems . 36. Christ Church , Alexandria . 37. Pohick Church in 1859 . PAGE 60 66 66 67 69 74 76 77 78 38. Pulpit in Pohick Church .. 39. Charles Willson Peale .. 79 81 40. Washington's Military Button ... 41. Washington as a ...
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... Mason . He was six years older than Washington , of large , sinewy frame , an active step and gait , locks of raven blackness , a dark complexion , and a grave countenance , which was lighted up by a black eye , whose glance was felt ...
... Mason . He was six years older than Washington , of large , sinewy frame , an active step and gait , locks of raven blackness , a dark complexion , and a grave countenance , which was lighted up by a black eye , whose glance was felt ...
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... established . " With his name appear those of George Mason , George William Fairfax , Edward Payne , Captain Charles Broadwater , and more than twenty others . During the earlier years of his married life , Washington 72 MOUNT VERNON.
... established . " With his name appear those of George Mason , George William Fairfax , Edward Payne , Captain Charles Broadwater , and more than twenty others . During the earlier years of his married life , Washington 72 MOUNT VERNON.
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... Mason , then ad- vanced in years and greatly respected . When the question of the location of the new church came up for consideration , there was a difference of opinion . Mr. Mason was in favor of the old site , and Washington was ...
... Mason , then ad- vanced in years and greatly respected . When the question of the location of the new church came up for consideration , there was a difference of opinion . Mr. Mason was in favor of the old site , and Washington was ...
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... Mason , Fairfax , M'Carty , Chichester , and others of that parish , he was induced to relinquish the profes- sion of the law , study divinity , and become their pastor . His speech becoming impaired by the loss of his front teeth , he ...
... Mason , Fairfax , M'Carty , Chichester , and others of that parish , he was induced to relinquish the profes- sion of the law , study divinity , and become their pastor . His speech becoming impaired by the loss of his front teeth , he ...
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