The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07
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T. Head Quarters OF MoIrstown.
s. Head Quarters at NeUburg.
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10. Battle Of the Brandywne.
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T.. Enclmpment at Valley Forge.
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