The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-02-24
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l. Portrait of Washington, at 40, by Peale.
.. Portrait Of Mrs. Washington, at &c, by VOL
laston.
g. View of Mount Vernon.
T. Battle of Braddock's defeat.
8. Head Quarters at Cambridge.
g. Plan of Boston and Environs.
7. Head Quarters at Morrstown.
s. Head Quarters a, Nowburg.
g. Plan of Farms at Mount Vernon.
To- Battle of the Brandywine.
IL. Portrait of Washington, by Stewart
IL. Encampmen, at Valley Forge.
49, Battle at Germantown.
IA. Fac Smile Of Washington's Hand VIII
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