Memoirs of the Mother and Wife of WashingtonDerby, Miller,, 1850 - Всего страниц: 248 Martha Dandridge was born in New Kent County, Virginia, in 1732. She married Colonel Daniel Parke Custis, son of John Custis of Arlington, at the age of seventeen. They had three children. The oldest son died at a young age and his father died soon after. She married George Washington in 1759 and they made their home at Mount Vernon, Fairfox County, Virginia. She died in 1802. |
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... broke invol- untarily from their lips ; and they spontaneously rendered the tribute of admiration and reverence at the shrine of native Dignity and real Worth . Having , for some time , regarded with serene benignity MARY WASHINGTON . 53.
... broke invol- untarily from their lips ; and they spontaneously rendered the tribute of admiration and reverence at the shrine of native Dignity and real Worth . Having , for some time , regarded with serene benignity MARY WASHINGTON . 53.
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... admirably adapted to form and develop , the elements of such a character . The power of greatness was there ; but had it not been guided and directed by maternal solicitude and judgment , its possessor , instead of presenting to the ...
... admirably adapted to form and develop , the elements of such a character . The power of greatness was there ; but had it not been guided and directed by maternal solicitude and judgment , its possessor , instead of presenting to the ...
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... Admiration of the fair Widow - Their Engagement - The War - Steed and Servant of the Soldier the Victims of Cupid's arts - Preparations for the Wedding- The Distinguished Character of the Assemblage - The " Pride , Pomp and Circumstance ...
... Admiration of the fair Widow - Their Engagement - The War - Steed and Servant of the Soldier the Victims of Cupid's arts - Preparations for the Wedding- The Distinguished Character of the Assemblage - The " Pride , Pomp and Circumstance ...
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... admirable simplicity and economy she systematically practiced , this exem- plary Revolutionary matron secured the means , not only of personal and domestic comfort , convenience , and independence , but of the bene- volent diffusion of ...
... admirable simplicity and economy she systematically practiced , this exem- plary Revolutionary matron secured the means , not only of personal and domestic comfort , convenience , and independence , but of the bene- volent diffusion of ...
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... admirable mistress . Prompt , regular , and industrious herself , she required like characteris- tics in those about her ; but she tempered whole- some restraint by benevolent and sympathizing interest in whatever related to their ...
... admirable mistress . Prompt , regular , and industrious herself , she required like characteris- tics in those about her ; but she tempered whole- some restraint by benevolent and sympathizing interest in whatever related to their ...
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