Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-10-17

Milford. Dec. II, 1913.
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, View Of Mount Vernon.
4 Battle Of Braddock's defeat.
Head Quarters at Cambridge
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! Head Quarters at Morristown
Head Quarters al Newour2.
Plan ni Farms al Mount cFnnn.
II Battle OF EranGywine
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II Encarnpneht at Valley Forge.
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