The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-02-17
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| !. Portrait 0i Washington, N 10, by Pcals.
2. ro trait III Mrs Washington, ut 90. by Wolaston
3. View of Mount Vernon,
4. Battle 81 BraddOcks Defeat.
5. Head Quarters nj Cambridge
&. Plan III Boston aud EnyrOns'
T. Head Quarters nj MosrisiOwn,
Z. Head Qnnrtcrs at Newbnrg.
Q. Plan Of Farms M Mount Vernon.
10. Battle Of l!randywinc.
II, Portrait Of Washington, by Stuart.
IL. Enrampment NJ Valley Forge.
-. Battle NJ Grrmnl town
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