Life of Washington: A Biography, Personal, Military, and Political, Volume 1Virtue, 1860 - Presidents |
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... VIRGINIA .... A TREACHEROUS INDIAN .... WASHINGTON AND GIST VISIT QUEEN ALIQUIPPA WASHINGTON READING PRAYERS IN HIS CAMP BURIAL OF GENERAL BRADDOCK .... MISS MARY PHILIPSE ..... SETTLERS IMPLORING WASHINGTON'S PROTECTION 56 89 91 117 ...
... VIRGINIA .... A TREACHEROUS INDIAN .... WASHINGTON AND GIST VISIT QUEEN ALIQUIPPA WASHINGTON READING PRAYERS IN HIS CAMP BURIAL OF GENERAL BRADDOCK .... MISS MARY PHILIPSE ..... SETTLERS IMPLORING WASHINGTON'S PROTECTION 56 89 91 117 ...
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... Virginia at this period scarcely exceeded thirty thousand , exclusive of the Indians . Fourteen years afterward Sir William Berkeley estimated the number at but " forty thousand per- sons , men , women , and children , " of whom there ...
... Virginia at this period scarcely exceeded thirty thousand , exclusive of the Indians . Fourteen years afterward Sir William Berkeley estimated the number at but " forty thousand per- sons , men , women , and children , " of whom there ...
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... Virginia might be invaded , the Potomac was guarded , and , as dangers increased , at the solicitation of Governor Calvert was crossed , by Colonel Washington , who took an ener getic part in the vengeful and not very creditable war ...
... Virginia might be invaded , the Potomac was guarded , and , as dangers increased , at the solicitation of Governor Calvert was crossed , by Colonel Washington , who took an ener getic part in the vengeful and not very creditable war ...
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... Virginia farmers at that time . It looked out on an ample meadow , sloping away to the river , and was surrounded with trees and a finely cultivated garden . Augustine Washington was a large man , with fine health , and addicted to the ...
... Virginia farmers at that time . It looked out on an ample meadow , sloping away to the river , and was surrounded with trees and a finely cultivated garden . Augustine Washington was a large man , with fine health , and addicted to the ...
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... Virginia . High spirited , yet of great simplicity of manners , uncommon strength of mind , and decision of character , she exacted great deference from her sons , of whom George was the favorite . " She was remarkable , according to ...
... Virginia . High spirited , yet of great simplicity of manners , uncommon strength of mind , and decision of character , she exacted great deference from her sons , of whom George was the favorite . " She was remarkable , according to ...
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