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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... the great duties of a commander . So satisfactory were young Washington's services on that occasion , that he received , soon after his return , the appoint- ment of public surveyor , and upon the records of 34 MOUNT VERNON.
... the great duties of a commander . So satisfactory were young Washington's services on that occasion , that he received , soon after his return , the appoint- ment of public surveyor , and upon the records of 34 MOUNT VERNON.
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... occasion — or , rather , God's will must be obeyed — and he left Mount Vernon for Alexandria , after her departure for the Rappahannock , and was welcomed into Braddock's family with joy by Captains Orme and Morris . On the 9th of July ...
... occasion — or , rather , God's will must be obeyed — and he left Mount Vernon for Alexandria , after her departure for the Rappahannock , and was welcomed into Braddock's family with joy by Captains Orme and Morris . On the 9th of July ...
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Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing. on special occasions , was manned by black oarsmen in ... occasion of a ball given at Fredericksburg in honor of the French and American officers then there , on their way ...
Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing. on special occasions , was manned by black oarsmen in ... occasion of a ball given at Fredericksburg in honor of the French and American officers then there , on their way ...
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... occasion , for Washington was careful never to make even the most trivial display of me- inentos of his own valor . This flag was his first trophy of the kind in the war for independence . And all through the war , prudence , sagacity ...
... occasion , for Washington was careful never to make even the most trivial display of me- inentos of his own valor . This flag was his first trophy of the kind in the war for independence . And all through the war , prudence , sagacity ...
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... occasion , when I think it absolutely necessary for the peace and satisfaction of your mother ; a consideration which I have no doubt will have due weight with you both , and require no arguments to enforce . " Neighbors and friends ...
... occasion , when I think it absolutely necessary for the peace and satisfaction of your mother ; a consideration which I have no doubt will have due weight with you both , and require no arguments to enforce . " Neighbors and friends ...
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Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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