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General Washington. Stipple engraving by T Cheeseman after John Trumbull, published by A C de Poggi, 19 New Bond Street, London, 1 Aug 1796. Full length, to left, right arm outstretched holding telescope, with a soldier holding his horse behind, and the Battle of Trenton, American War of Independence (1775-1783) 26 Dec 1776 raging in the distance. Gen Washington later became the first President of the United States of America 1789-1797.

Trenton, Battle of, 1776 (American War of Independence 1775-1783)