The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-02-02
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l. Portrait of Washington at 40, by Peale.
q do Mrs. Washington at 26, by Welaslon
3. View of Noun, Vernon.
Rraddock's Defeat.
5. Head Quarters at Cambridge.
6. Plan OF Boston and environs.
Z Head Quarters at Moir4lown.
8. Head Quarters at Newburg.
9. Plan of Farms at ilount Vernon.
! TO- Battle Of Brandywine.
I ii. Portrait of Washington. by Stewart.
Il, Encampment OF Valley Forge.
Is. Battle OF Germantown.
IA Fac Simile OF Nashington's handwriting.
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