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The American patriot and hero : A brief memoir of the illustrious conduct and character of His Excellency General Washington; the chief commander, and successful leader of the armies of the United States of America, during their late war with Great Britain, by John Maxwell, philo patriota. [Four lines of verse].

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Main Author:	Maxwell, John
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Lancaster, Pa.] : Printed for the author, 1785 [id est, 1795]
Subjects:	Washington, George, > 1732-1799. Electronic books.
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