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LIVES

THE DEPARTED

HEROES, SAGES, AND STATESMEN

AMERICA.

CONFINED EXCLUSIVELY TO THOSE WHO HAVE ŠIGNALIZED THEMSELVES

IN EITHER CAPACITY, IN THE REVOLUTIONARY war' WHICH

OBTAINED THE INDEPENDENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY.

COMPILED BY THOMAŠJ ROQERS..

Whether we consider the intrinsic gallantry of our revolutionary heroes and
statesmen, the sufferings they endured, or the inestimable value of the blessings
they obtained, no nation has prouder examples to appeal to than the American
people: no nation was ever called on by stronger obligations of gratitude, lo
honour their characters and to consecrate their memories. .

NEW YORK :
PUBLISHED BY J. GLADDING-

1834.