John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution (1868) is a historical book written by James McCormick Dalzell. The book tells the story of John Gray, who was the last surviving soldier of the American Revolution. Gray served under General George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown and witnessed the surrender of the British army. After the war, Gray settled in Mount Vernon, Virginia, where he lived until his death in 1868 at the age of 104. The book provides a detailed account of Gray's life, including his ...
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John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution (1868) is a historical book written by James McCormick Dalzell. The book tells the story of John Gray, who was the last surviving soldier of the American Revolution. Gray served under General George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown and witnessed the surrender of the British army. After the war, Gray settled in Mount Vernon, Virginia, where he lived until his death in 1868 at the age of 104. The book provides a detailed account of Gray's life, including his experiences during the war, his family, and his daily life in Mount Vernon. It also includes historical accounts of the American Revolution and the events leading up to it. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the lives of those who fought for independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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