Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 18
... taken five guineas for his tree . Nobody could tell him any thing about it . Presently George and his hatchet made their appearance . ' George , ' said his father , do you know who killed that beautiful little cherry - tree yonder in ...
... taken five guineas for his tree . Nobody could tell him any thing about it . Presently George and his hatchet made their appearance . ' George , ' said his father , do you know who killed that beautiful little cherry - tree yonder in ...
Page 19
... taken sick during the Easter holidays , when George was absent on a visit to some of his acquaintances in Chotanct , King George's County . As soon as his sickness became serious , George was sent for , and he arrived in time to receive ...
... taken sick during the Easter holidays , when George was absent on a visit to some of his acquaintances in Chotanct , King George's County . As soon as his sickness became serious , George was sent for , and he arrived in time to receive ...
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... taken prisoner with his whole regiment , and the prisoners which he had previously taken were released . The British had six hundred men killed or wounded ; among the slain were Brigadier - general Agnew and Colonel Bird , both officers ...
... taken prisoner with his whole regiment , and the prisoners which he had previously taken were released . The British had six hundred men killed or wounded ; among the slain were Brigadier - general Agnew and Colonel Bird , both officers ...
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