Lost pages recount of Benedict Arnold and Molly Monmouth
Fragmentary history notes recall Molly of the Continental Army aiding a retreat at Monmouth and the later betrayal plot by Benedict Arnold against West Point. The piece contrasts heroic acts with treason and highlights Major Andre’s execution as a cautionary tale on youth and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rouaeh
Molly
Renoir
Monmouth
Benedict Arnold
Andre
Arnold
Wington
Henry Clinton
Iven
West Point
Huson River
Clinton
Hudson
Tie
Lang Clove
Mycer
Rive Muorers
Andres Stainages
Ents
Lans
Annset
Vane
Antree
Sentak
Perleaner
Weelingten
Atwell
Legroley
Gowat
le Wan Lange
War of the Revolution text long poem excerpt
Fragmented historic verse recounts revolutionary struggle with imagery of drums and banners. Portrays patriots, suffering, and eventual triumph, invoking justice, endurance, and providence, interwoven with classical and biblical echoes and references to Europe’s gaze.
Washington's Mount Vernon as retreat and rural ideal
A Mount Vernon letter from 1710 portrays George Washington seeking happiness in retirement. It describes his harbor of repose at Mount Vernon, the English-style grounds, and the Potomac view, with devotion to public service and rural life shaping his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mount Vernon
Lawrence
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
Belvoir
Lord Palefox
Ufe
Renewed Committees Hear Withers On July Mornings
A garbled 19th century text discusses committees and a renewed charter, referencing the United States and the press. It mentions renewal actions, political dynamics, and a reference to the Fourth of July, with unclear details and many garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huly Mormrdhy
United States
Carriston's Strange Trance Drives Pursuit of Madeline
In London Ralph Carriston clings to a vow to rescue Madeline Rowan amid visions of her presence. Dr. Dellen and a wary investigator navigate Carriston’s trance like states and a failed private-detective search while the mystery around Madeline’s fate grows. Carriston’s sanity frays as a portrait hints at a hidden man linked to the vanished woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaug Jaites
Carriston
Varriston
J Lute
Ralph Curriston
Cacriston
Madeline
Lean
Yorson
Thad
Ailenen
Seouls
Djepal
Phen
Ile
Madeline Rowan
Carristan
Carlston
Clunes
Ald
Carlster
Hoe Wise
Telin
Salps Carrisson
Hin
Halph Carriston
Ralph Carriston
Louden
Ralph Capriston
Bee
Watt
Iin
Hivalae
Nuade
Fis Ra
Ldn
Mt the
Anh
Ralph Garrison
Rome
Bineauyl
Elrets Perentiy Pitishewt
Willisen Vale
Carvistian
Vinnie
Varley
Eures
Hawke's
Perman
Rixton
Tagher
Wrrivton
Ancient gemworks and cameos from Roman to Tyrolean artists
A fragmentary account traces famed intaglios and cameos from Greek and Roman times to later European hands. It notes the gemma sardonyx with TH and Livia, a large cameo once valued at five pounds, and mentions St. Lan France, Charlemagne seals, and eighteenth century Tyrolese artists settling in Rome shaping antiquities for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste Woos
Augustus
Dioscordes
Rome
Jlackwood
Oberstein
Vachell
Gemma Aligensten
Livia
St. Lan France
Joseph
Constantinople
Empire
Europe
Charlemagne
Jupiter Serapis
Giovani Bernardi
Lorenzo de Mite
Giovanni Carniole
Domencio Dei Kaniel
Picklers
The Great Sycamore of Newtal Connectiont
A partially legible letter describes a monumental sycamore in England near Newtal Connectiont. It claims the tree reaches about 80 feet in height with a trunk diameter near 100 feet, surpassing surrounding oaks and silk willows as the region’s landmark. The note notes its elastic, white-silken bark and cites a voyage from St. Lesais on May 10 with a banquet near Hounville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gisat
Sive
St. Lesais
Hounville
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Keene
Major Audre
Iriah Mole Iyte
Fontenoy
Orleans
Poor Andre
Talib
Aris
Ounrey
Promina
Joy
Ted Giorions
Bupois
Pweed
Jory Without
Mey
Carriston’s
PART
Phislip Deand
Mh DY
London
Walter
Nery Wei
Btn
Bbs Milhad
Carrinton
Citon
bin Bo Mer
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