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Description
George Washington took command of American troops at Monmouth Court House in New Jersey in June 1778 after American Gen. Charles Lee ordered a retreat. It was the last major battle in the northern colonies during the Revolutionary War.
The engraving is by Darley and the printer is G. R. Hall.
About This Item
- Title: George Washington at Monmouth, 1778
- Creator: Felix Octavius Darley
- Creation Date: circa 1858
- Subject Date: 1778
- Location: Monmouth, NJ
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: GA173
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Monmouth (N.J.)--History
- Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
- Military personnel
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