A true and authentic history of His Excellency George Washington, commander in chief of the American army during the late war, and present president of the United States . Also, of the brave Generals Montgomery and Greene, and the celebrated Marquis de La Fayette. To whic is added, an ode on General Washington's birth day. By the Reverend Mr. Thomas Thornton.

An Express just arrived from General Washington . Camp at Cambridge, Oct. 24, 1775. Sir, The inclosed information being of the highest importance, I thought it proper to transmit it to you with all dispatch, I am Sir, your obedient servant, George Washington. On the service of the United Colonies. To the Hon. Nicholas Cooke, Esq; dep. gov. of Rhode-Island, Providence. ..

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