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George Washington and the town of Reading in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4919
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1931.
Call Number
974.816 N788g
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Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Pub. under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce of Reading, Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
p. 7-162 p. front., illus., pl., ports., facsims. 24 cm.
Notes
Illustrated lining-papers.
"Notes and authorities": p. 151-156.
Contents
Chapters: Early Association // The Garrison Village // The campaign of the upper schuylkill // The choice of winter quarters- Reading or Valley Forge // The Conway Cabal // Warriors in undress , Part One, The native born // Warriors in undress , part 2 , The soldiers of fortune // Washington's visit to Reading in 1793 // Washington's visit to Reading in 1794 // The catafalque (response to Washington's death )
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799 - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788g
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The life of George Washington: with curious anecdotes, equally honourable to himself, and exemplary to his young countrymen

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16179
Author
Weems, M. L.
Edition
29th ed. greatly improved.
Date of Publication
1826.
Call Number
923.173 W318w
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Responsibility
Embellished with eight engravings. By M.L. Weems, formerly rector of Mount Vernon parish.
Author
Weems, M. L.
Edition
29th ed. greatly improved.
Place of Publication
Frankford near Philadelphia
Publisher
Joseph Allen,
Date of Publication
1826.
Physical Description
228 p. : front. (port.) plates ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 W318w
Copy Info
1826
1837
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