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Retreat from Long Island Aug. 29 1776

One engraving entitled "Retreat From Long Island Aug. 29, 1776" dated 1776. Depicts the Continental Army retreating after being defeated by British forces at the Battle of Long Island, August 29, 1776. Engraved by Henry Brian Hall after a painting by...

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Battle of Long Island

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across...

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Battle at Princeton

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Princeton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at Princeton, a victory General George Washington's forces. General Washington is present along with Lieutenant Charles Turnbull. British infantry can be seen on the...

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Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British

One engraving, entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British" dated 1867. The painting was originally entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Wheat Fields." Depicts Catherine Schuyler setting fire to her crops, preventing...

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Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "Moll Pitcher at The Battle of Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts a popular American Revolution legend. Molly Pitcher (misspelled as Moll) had been carrying water to her husbands artillery crew, when he was wounded, she took his...

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Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck

One engraving entitled "Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck" dated 1857. Depicts Israel Putnam escaping from a British raiding party (British Dragoons) in Conneticuit. Putnam's white horse kicks up dirt as they race away from approaching British soilders...

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The Death Warrant of Major Andre

One engraving entitled "The Death Warrant of Major Andre" dated 1855. Depicts the arrest of Major John Andre, a British officer during the American Revolution, on charges of spying. Engraved by G.R. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chapel.

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Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells

One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American...

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Battle of Camden--Death of De Kalb

One engraving entitled "Battle of Camden-Death of De Kalb" dated 1857. Depicts the death of Revolutionary War hero Johann DeKalb during the Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. DeKalb was mortally wounded after his horse was shot from under him...

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Treason of Arnold

One engraving entitled "Treason of Arnold" dated 1857. Depicts Benedict Arnold persuading Major John Andre to hide documents in his boot. Caption notes "Arnold persuades Andre to conceal the papers in his boot." Engraved by William Wellstood after an...

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Female Patriotism--Mrs. Steele and General Green

One engraving entitled "Female Patriotism-Mrs. Steele and General Green" dated 1856. Caption notes "take it, you will need it, and I can do without the money." Depicts General Nathanael Green sitting in Mrs. Elizabeth Steele's Kitchen looking...

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Storming of Stony Point

One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at...

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Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga" dated 1856. Depicts Ethan Allen along with the Green Mountain Boys, demanding the surrender of the fort. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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The Bivouac at Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "the Bivouac at Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts General George Washington resting by the fire during the Battle of Monmouth. Two soliders sleep behind him. Engraved by John Chester Buttre from the original painting by Alonzo...

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Gen. Marion & the British Officers

One engraving entitled "Gen. Marion & the British Officers" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Francis Marion inviting a British officer to share a meal with him. Soliders rest in the background. Engraved by William Ridgeway after a painting by Henry...

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Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled "Battle of Monmouth" dated 1868. Depicts battle between American and British forces during the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

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Battle of Eutaw Springs

One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

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Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton" dated 1866. Depicts Colonel Johann Rall and his troops surrendering to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton. Rall clutches a wound that will later prove fatal...

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Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis

One engraving entitled "Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis" dated 1866. Depicts Commador Paul Jones capturing the HMS Serapis off the coast of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of...

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Massacre of Wyoming

One engraving entitled "Massacre of Wyoming" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, fought between Patriots and Loyalist accompanied by Iroquois raiders. In the forefront of the image an Iroquois warrior prepares to scalp a man...

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Defence of Fort Moultrie, S.C.

One engraving entitled "Defence of Fort Moultire, S.C." dated 1858. Depicts Sergeant William Jasper and troops defending Fort Moultrie from British forces, June 28, 1776. Sergeant William Jasper raises the South Carolina flag as nearby soliders ready...

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Battle of North Point and Death of Gen. Ross

One engraving entitled "Battle at North Point and Death of Gen. Ross" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at North Point, fought on September 12, 1814. General John Stricker led his troops against a British force led by Major General Robert Ross...

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America's First Ally

One engraving entitled "America's First Ally" dated 1780. Caption notes, "The return of Lafayette with assurances of good will from France." Depicts George Washington and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette surrounded by cheerful bystanders and soliders....

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The Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled "The Death of General Wolfe" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. In the middle of the image, a mortally wounded General James Wolfe lays on the ground surrounded by...

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Death of Wolf

One engraving entitled "Death of Wolfe (misspelled Wolf)" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. An unsteady James Wolfe is held upright by two soliders, behind them soliders march forward...

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