Patriot General Gerald Beaton Receives Continental Commission
In a Walnut Street home, Gerald Beaton, a veteran general of the Patriot army, awaits news of the recent Congress commission. His housekeeper Patience Angell reports Vermont’s May adjournment and Vermont’s praise as they discuss the Declaration’s reception and the state of the new compact. The scene captures a wartime-born family, a returned son, and a household waiting for further details.
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Offier
Gilead
Continental Congress
Gerald Beaton
Trnath
Piitieree Angell
Vermont
Patience
Den
Seaton
Stare
Roberur
Tosa
Enthusiaem
Elia
Gsoste
Robert Seaton
Sun of
Deen
Seton Tesa
Loli Pis
Massachaisetts
Richard Howry Lee
Thomas Jefferson
Virania
Tony Jefferson
The Stranger in the General's House
Gerald Seaton learns from Robert of a mysterious visitor named Stephen Wilson who is believed to be an old acquaintance. The meeting reveals military and political tensions as Seaton contemplates duty to country versus personal ties, with discussion of Washington Putnam Schuyler and Eastcourt looming over family and future.
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Stephen Wilson
Seaton
Robert
Patience
Father
Gerald Seaton
State House
Aman
Lobert
Parienes
Iain
Vins
Tmchief
Gates
Schoyfer
Arnold
Putnam
Patrio
Washington
Israel Putnam
Schuyler
Tie
Gen. Lee
Charles Lee
Charles
America
England
Hancock
Adams
Congress
Marshal Schwerin
Frederick
Robere
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Prague
Ms Hoy
Gregenius
Tibet
Enedand
Putuan
Lillian
Jacob Eastcourt
Colonies
Committee of Safety
Schuylkill
Robert Seaton
Ty ‘Trappe
Jersey Lily the Famous Beauty Marries Hugo de Bathe
Mrs. Langtry known as the Jersey Lily marries Hugo Gerald de Bathe son of a wealthy Englishman Emelie Charlotte born in Jersey in 1853 later claimed 1860 but married Edward Langtry in 1874 He later died in an English insane asylum in 1897 leaving Mrs Langtry to pursue dramatic tours in the United States.
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Dunce
Mrs. Langtry
Hugo Gerald de Bathe
Emelie Charlotte
Lily le Breton
St. Helen's
Island of
Jersey
Edward Langtry
Church of England
Mr. Langtry
Clever Tricks of Ravens
A collection of folktale style notes describes ravens using clever stratagems to distract guardians and steal food. Narratives include a raven luring a mother away from an injured young, a dog chased by ravens, and a tame raven mimicking cries to attract attention at an auction.
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Jeson
Hercely
Largest Bank of England payment for Japanese indemnity
China drew the largest check on the Bank of England in its records to settle the Japanese indemnity. The amount was 11,008,385 pounds in shillings and 9 pence.
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China
Bank of England
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Walnut Street
Schuyill River
Abe
Robert Seston
Lillian Eastcourt
Samoa
Apia
Mataafa
Talofa
Trina
Min
Corburtantys
Toagain
Cobb
Lily
Mre Langtry
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