Life of George Washington...J. Stockdale, 1808 - 560 pages |
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Aaron Bancroft. LIFE GEORGE WASHINGTON , COMMANDER IN CHIEF Ог THE AMERICAN ARMY THROUGH THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR , AND THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES . BY AARON BANCROFT , A. A. S. PASTOR OF A CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN WORCESTER ...
Aaron Bancroft. LIFE GEORGE WASHINGTON , COMMANDER IN CHIEF Ог THE AMERICAN ARMY THROUGH THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR , AND THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES . BY AARON BANCROFT , A. A. S. PASTOR OF A CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN WORCESTER ...
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... Washington . He has not conceived that he was writing for men of erudition , but for the unlettered portion of the commu- nity ; and he has for their benefit more particularly stu- died simplicity of style . Should he be so happy as to ...
... Washington . He has not conceived that he was writing for men of erudition , but for the unlettered portion of the commu- nity ; and he has for their benefit more particularly stu- died simplicity of style . Should he be so happy as to ...
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... Washington's Marriage - His management of the Estate of Mount Vernon - Appointed a Judge of the County Court , and a Member of the Virginia Legislature - Chosen a Member of the First Congress - Appointed Commander in Chief of the ...
... Washington's Marriage - His management of the Estate of Mount Vernon - Appointed a Judge of the County Court , and a Member of the Virginia Legislature - Chosen a Member of the First Congress - Appointed Commander in Chief of the ...
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