The True George Washington [10th Ed.] by Paul Leicester Ford
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DANCING AGREEMENT This gives only the first few names, many more following. The original was formerly in the possession of Mr. Thomas Biddle, of Philadelphia. BOOK-PLATE OF WASHINGTON This is a slight variation from the true Washington coat of arms, the changes being introduced by Washington. From the original in the possession of the author. SURVEY OF WAKEFIELD Washington's birthplace. The survey was made in 1743, on the property coming into the possession of Augustine Washington (second) from his father, with the object of readjusting the boundary-lines. Original in the possession of Mr. William F. Havemeyer, of New York. WASHINGTON FAMILY BIBLE This record, with the exception of the interlined note concerning Betty Washington Lewis, is in the handwriting of George Washington, and was written when he was about sixteen years old. Original in the possession of Mrs. Lewis Washington, of Charlestown, West Virginia. |
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