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, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 121
... tion of the old church rendering it expedient either to repair or rebuild , the subject was agitated in the vestry , of which Colonel Washington was a member . It having been determined after due consideration , that a new church should ...
... tion of the old church rendering it expedient either to repair or rebuild , the subject was agitated in the vestry , of which Colonel Washington was a member . It having been determined after due consideration , that a new church should ...
Page 219
... tion of Boston ; and that a medal be struck in commemoration of this great event , and presented to his excellency ; and that a com- mittee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of thanks , and a proper device for the medal . " The ...
... tion of Boston ; and that a medal be struck in commemoration of this great event , and presented to his excellency ; and that a com- mittee of three be appointed to prepare a letter of thanks , and a proper device for the medal . " The ...
Page 383
... tion both from Congress and the commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ally was very en- couraging to the Americans , but called ...
... tion both from Congress and the commander - in - chief , on account of his high rank , tried friendship , and distinguished services . The assistance expected from their powerful ally was very en- couraging to the Americans , but called ...
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