The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
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l. Portrait Of Washington, at 40, by Peale
2. Portrait of Mrs Washington, at &C. by VOL
laslon.
3. View of Mount Vernon.
A. Battle of Bradjock's defeat.
4. Head Quarters at Cambridge.
&. Plan of Boston and Environs.
7. Head Quarters at Moiristown.
3. Head Quarters at Newburg
O. Plan Of Farms at Mount Vernon.
10. Battle of the Brandywine.
II. Portrai. of Washington, by Stewart.
IL. Encampmcnt at Valley Forge.
l3. Battle at Germantown.
IA. Fac Smile OF Washington's Hand VIII
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