Washington traits and the character of the father of his country
A condensed biographical portrait of George Washington focusing on his physical stature and strength as a youth, his dignified presence, honesty and truthfulness, and the supreme, almost sacred, public character he projected. It notes his limited formal education, reliance on others for information, and the esteem he commanded among contemporaries.
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Washington
Lincoln
United States
Cuption
Crossing the Delaware in Historic Painting by Luntz
The article discusses Washingtons Delaware crossing celebrated in art. It mentions conflicting accounts of crossing by rafts or boats. The historical painting by artist Luntz is outlined and noted for its effect in illustrating the event and its significance.
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Delaware
Washington
Luntz
Washington letter to Schuyler on inauguration support
A May 9 1789 letter from George Washington to General Schuyler expresses gratitude for congratulations after his inauguration. He credits trusted Americans for overcoming self-doubt, pledges honest zeal for united America, and notes the dispersing clouds of political doubt as the nation peers toward a well administered constitution and a hopeful future.
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Schuyler
New York
America
G. Washington
General Schuyler
Washington’s Birthday celebrates since 1779 in records
Two verses from a song sung in New York for the 1785 Washington celebration. The lines extol Washington as a hero rising from birth, defeating tyrants and rulers, with references to Caesars and mighty chiefs and the blaze that eclipses rivals.
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Washington
New York
George
North
Washington's Quiet Sarcasm And A Lovelorn Maiden Tale
The piece notes Washington's reputed humor citing a private letter to Gouverneur Morris about “watchful guardians” and “infallible guides.” It also recounts a sad tale of a Bellevue graduate named Miss Blank wooed by a traveling doctor who vanished after a fire. His letters kept arriving for weeks. later no address was given. He lives in Minneapolis and uses a common surname.
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Washington
Hardihood
New York
Hamilton
John Clark Rippatit
London
Charles Beresford
London Society
Beresford
George Washington
Gouverneur Morris
Miss Blank
Bellevue
Love
Minneapolis
Cupid
New York Mail and Express
Train Schedules for Boston and Nearby Towns
The notice lists daily and Sunday train times for Boston and towns including Belmont Wayland Hudson Rockbottom and Northampton. It shows multiple departures across morning and evening with specific minutes past the hour and notes Sunday services.
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Boston
Belmont
Overley
East Sudbury
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
Rockbottom
Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
M. Jefferson
Rutland
Sea Rock
M. Barre
Barre Plains
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Epodetery
Westmoreland County
Potomac
Georgetown
Virginia
Capra Upper Potomac
Psatriots
Napoleon
Frederick
Aen Ran
Matabeleland
White
Donovan
Captain White
Pall Mall Gazette
IRS
Fred’keeles & CO
Pearl Street
Assabet
Maynard, Mass
Boston & Maine Railroad
Southern Division
Central
Massachusetts
Causeway Street
Hudson
Fromdale
W. F. Berry
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
Marlboro
South Acton
Whitman's Crossing
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Fitchburg
Hoosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
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Lake George
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
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Boston and ST. Louis
Vermont
Canada
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Middlebury
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
New Haven
Hartford
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Sudbury
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Mansfield
E.G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
L Pas
Vose Farm
W.A. White
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