Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-01
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.ASt,ees Of some Of the principal Off,
GERS of the Revolutionary army.

.N0ttteS Of some of the principal OH
GERS Of the Revolutionary army.
There are few, | presume. that
hear of the achievements of distin-
sguished men, without forming some
idea of their persons and features,
and it is always pleasing to know
whether the reality answers to the
idea. Ibaye, therefore, made some
inquiry respecting the persons of the
most active officers of the American
army, engaged in those operations
which it has been part of cur task
TO describe; and as 4 believe that you
are not injurious upon this subject, I
will, without hesitation, communi-
cate what I have learned.
Washington has already been de-
scribed so often, that his whole APP
pearance must be familiar with your
fancy. l cannot, however, pass
by so imposing figure entirely an
noticed. With aperson six feet two
inches in stature. expanded, muscu.
lar, of elegant proportions, and unu-
slally graceful in all its movements
his head moulded somewhat on the
model Of the Grecian antique--his
features sufficiently prominent for
strength or comeiiness--a Roman
nose and large blue eyes, deeply
thoughtful rather than lively-with
these attributes the appearance of
Washington was striking and august.
A 6ne complexion being superadded,
ne was accounted, when young, one
of the handsomest of men. But his
majesty consisted in the expression
Of his counsenance, much more than
in his comedy features. his lofty per-
SON, or his dignifed department. 1t
was the emanation of his great spirit
through the tenement it occupied.
Major General Green in person
was rather corpulent, and above the
common size. His complexion was
fair and fiorid--his countenance Sc
rene and mild, indicating goodness
which seemed to shade and soften the
fire and greatness of its expression.
His health was delicate, but preserv-
ed by temperance and regularity.
Gen. Sullivan was man of short
stature, well formed and active his
complexion dark--his nose prominent
his eyes black and piercing, and
his face altogether agreeable and
wlel formed.
The Lerd Sterling was short and
thickset; somewhat pursy and corpu-
lent. His face was red, and looked
as though colored by brandy, ra-
Their than sun burnt, and his appear
ance is in no manner either military
or commanding.
Gen. Maxwell was about the COM
mon size, without any thing peculiar
either in the features or expression of
his face. He was man ofmcrit, tho
of obscure origin. His manners were
not conciliatory, and it was his mis-
fortune TO bs often at variance with
bis officers.
Gen. Wayne was about the middle
size, with fine ruddy cOuntenance,
commanding port. with eagle eyes.
His looks correspondent welt with ms
character, indicating a soul noble.
ardent, and daring. At this time he
was about SO years of age, period
of life which, perhaps, as much as a.
ny other, blends the graces OF youth
with the majesty of manhood. In
his intercourse with his o:1cers and
men, he was affable and agreeable.
and had the art Of communicating to
their bosoms, the gallant and chiyal
rous spirit which glowed in his own,
The Marquis de la Fayette was
one Of the finest looking men in the