Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1843-10-11
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J. View Of Mount Vernon.
4. Battle of Braddock's Defeat.
b. hcad Quarters at Cam bridge.
o. Ran ~ Boston aud enylrons,
Head Quarters at Morristown.
;. READ Quarters at New burgh.
9. Plan Of Farms at Mount Vernon.
10. Battle of the B~randywihe.
IL. FoiifaIt OF ashlkSton, by Stuart:
- Ehcampmrht AT Waller Forge
Is. BIttle Of Germantown.
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