The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v.3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v.4) July, 1776-July, 1777. (v.5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v.6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v.7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v.8) April, 1781-December, 1783American stationers' Company, 1835 - United States |
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