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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... loved Friend . These were JANE BUTLER and MARY BALL . Their names were written by themselves , the first with ink that retains its original blackness , and the second with a color that has faded to the tint of warm sepia . Jane ...
... loved Friend . These were JANE BUTLER and MARY BALL . Their names were written by themselves , the first with ink that retains its original blackness , and the second with a color that has faded to the tint of warm sepia . Jane ...
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... loved him tenderly , and after their father's death he took a paternal interest in all his concerns . The social influences to which he was subjected were of the highest order . The Fair- faxes held the first rank in wealth and social ...
... loved him tenderly , and after their father's death he took a paternal interest in all his concerns . The social influences to which he was subjected were of the highest order . The Fair- faxes held the first rank in wealth and social ...
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... years , that Lord Fairfax died at Greenway Court , loved by many for his generosity and benevolence . Lawrence Washington was also distinguished for his wealth and intelligence . He was adjutant - general of his 330 MOUNT VERNON.
... years , that Lord Fairfax died at Greenway Court , loved by many for his generosity and benevolence . Lawrence Washington was also distinguished for his wealth and intelligence . He was adjutant - general of his 330 MOUNT VERNON.
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... loving brother , " JOSEPH BALL . " * ** * I find This letter , without doubt , made the mother decide to act according to the desire of her heart , for already a friend had written to Lawrence , " I am afraid Mrs. Washington will not ...
... loving brother , " JOSEPH BALL . " * ** * I find This letter , without doubt , made the mother decide to act according to the desire of her heart , for already a friend had written to Lawrence , " I am afraid Mrs. Washington will not ...
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... loved one must go to Bermuda in the spring ; for the hectic glow was growing brighter and his manly strength less . She was preparing to join him there , when word came that hope's promises had faded forever , and that her husband was ...
... loved one must go to Bermuda in the spring ; for the hectic glow was growing brighter and his manly strength less . She was preparing to join him there , when word came that hope's promises had faded forever , and that her husband was ...
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Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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