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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Schussele , Christian 1824 -1879 (search)
Schussele, Christian 1824-1879
Artist; born in Guebvillers, Alsace, April 16, 1824; came to the United States about 1848; was Professor of Drawing and Painting in the Pennsylvania Academy in 1868-79.
His principal works include Franklin before the Lords in council; Men of progress, Zeisberger preaching to the Indians; Washington at Valley Forge; and McClellan at Antietam.
He died in Merchantville, N. J., Aug. 20, 1879.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Steuben , Frederick William Augustus , Baron von 1730 - (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Thanksgiving day (search)
Valley Forge
Washington's army encamped at Whitemarsh, in a beautiful valley about 14 miles fro s half-clad, half-bare- footed soldiers to Valley Forge, about 20 miles northward from Philadelphia field duty.
Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge. The place was chosen because it was farthe soldiers, marked the line of their march to Valley Forge.
There, upon the slopes of a narrow valley ailed; and when Washington sought refuge at Valley Forge, the Pennsylvania legislature adopted a r h army was
Washington's private office at Valley Forge.
Old Bridge at Valley Forge. made as weValley Forge. made as weak by indulgence in the city as were the American soldiers by physical privations, and Franklin was e Philadelphia; Philadelphia took Howe.
At Valley Forge Baron Steuben entered upon his duties as in As the season advanced comforts abounded at Valley Forge, the army increased, and on June 18 the enc other representing a scene of camp-life at Valley Forge.
Above these the original colonial flag wi
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Varnum , James Mitchell 1748 - (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Walcot , Charles Meton 1815 -1868 (search)
Walcot, Charles Meton 1815-1868
Playwright; born in London, England, in 1815; received a collegiate education; became an architect, but later turned his attention to the stage; came to the United States and appeared first in Charleston, S. C., in 1839; became popular; moved to Philadelphia in 1866.
His original plays include Washington, or Valley Forge; The custom of the country; The haunted man; and Hiawatha.
He died in Philadelphia, Pa., May 10, 1868.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Waldo , Albigence 1750 -1794 (search)
Waldo, Albigence 1750-1794
Surgeon; born in Pomfret, Conn., Feb. 27, 1750.
At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War he was made a surgeon's mate in the army, but on account of feeble health was soon discharged.
In December, 1776, he was appointed chief surgeon of the ship Oliver Cromwell; in April, 1777, joined the regiment of Col. Jedediah Huntington, and was its surgeon during the campaigns in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
He won distinction at Monmouth and Valley Forge through his service in inoculating the troops against small-pox.
He died in Windham county, Conn., Jan. 29, 1794.