The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-02-24
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i ]. Portrait Of Washington, al 40, by Penls
2. Portrait ui Mrs Washington, al 26. by Wollas,on
i .. View of Mount Vernon,
! 4. Battle Of BUddOck's Defeat.
| 0. Head Quarters ut Cambridge.
| b. Plan Of Boston and Envir0ns'
| q Head Quarters ut MOTrislOwn.
9. Head CHARTERS al New burg.
,. Plan OF Farms at Mount Vernon.
10. Battle Of Brandy wine.
II. Portrait Of Washington by Stuart
". Encampment ut Valley Forge.
| ~. Battle at German town.
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