Old Man of the Mountains recounts Yorktown memories
An aged veteran known as the Old Man of the Mountains recalls Revolutionary War service and a Yorktown tale. He describes travels with George Washington, a lodge gathering on Count De Grasse’s ship, and the emotional scene of leaders from America France and Britain sharing drink and camaraderie after siege victory.
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George Washington
Alleghanies
Fort B. Queene
Dinwiddie
Virginia
Youghlogheny
Monongahela
Red Stone Creek
Ohio River
Jacob Beeson
Indiana
Red Stone
Dewstown
Uniontown
Beeson
Springers
Campbell
Morriece
Walkers
Dunbar
Braddock
Laurel Hill
Republic
Trenton
Montmouth
Brandywine
Yorktown
Tafayette
George
de Grasse
Clinton
New York
New Windsor
Sludeon
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Cornwallis
de Grasso
Old George
LaFayette
Washington
Ile
Lord Cornwallis
Count de Graase
Cornwallie
How He Wanted His Picture Taken
A man with a wart on his nose visits a Sherman photograph gallery in Memphis. He asks for a bust and begs the photographer to erase the wart to resemble a slice of bacon, hoping his fiancée will recognize him. The artist promises to try, and the man exits laughing at the wild request.
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Swort
Sherman
Memphis
Lirsiune
Prisoner Patter Reveals Ironed Before Brought In
A spectator notes the man at the bar has a smooth face, while the jailer confirms he was ironed earlier before being brought in. The remark highlights a common jailhouse description of restraint in the period.
Umbrella talk and church festival remarks
A gentleman comments on an umbrella and its quality while others joke about his tendency to seize things. The Rev. Mr. Kalloch of California, formerly of Massachusetts, says there is little difference between going to a theater and a church festival, but warns young men should not attend either if their washing bills are unpaid.
The American Cyclopedia new edition announced by Appleton Co
The article announces a new edition of The American Cyclopedia, revised from the 1861 work. It notes extensive updates across science literature and arts, wartime and political changes, and the aim to publish a sixteen volume octavo set with thousands of wood engravings and maps. Subscriptions are invited with volumes priced in varied bindings and agents sought.
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United States
Department of Knowledge
Leight
Tyre
York
John F. Lyerly
Meroen
Scribner & Co
Broadway, N. V
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Old Mountain Mason
DeGrance
Rochaimbeau
Army Lodge of Free Masons
Count de Grane
Tyler
King Solomon
LaFayalte
Freedom's Hall
Klavery
Appleton
American Cyclopedia
Turkey
Russia
Morocco
Sereda
Sue Spa Heaeteax Goelmer Pwr
Ei Dbe
Appleton &Co
Broadway
Chambers
Agant
Louiz MO
Scridrer
Montaly
Renin Pett
Eur
Hani
Gabrial Conroy
Sy Baet Marte
Regina
Philip
Nolan
Esward Everett Hale
Louisiane
Aman
Aaron Hurr
Col
Geo. B. Waring, Jr
Waring
Join Vance Cheney
Luanda
Gulon
Travers
Troy Mills
Wim Almowt
Lincoln County
Norton & High
W. T. Thurmond
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TUR Nigh
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C. M. B. Toubmond
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MB Titukmond
Ellen Woolfolk
Priceipal
C. M.B. Tae
Laclede Livery Stables
Troy
Missouri
W. Wallace Birkhead
Hornbill
Kinnesa O
Nisbies
Rasonable Rat
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