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(The Thirteen United Provinces) and Indcpendance le 4 Juillet, 

 lyyd (Independence, July 4, 1776). In the foreground appeared a 

 palmetto tree, upon both sides of which were placed the flags of 

 France, to indicate the treaty so lately negotiated with that 

 country. 



A wreath of laurel formed the outside border of the handkerchief, 

 to signify the reward of bravery. The four corners were interlaced 

 with the lilies of France, which the broadside informs us also formed 

 a part of the arms of the United Colonies. Here again we have an 

 allusion to at least one of the many flags carried during the early 

 part of the Revolution, prior to the adoption of the Stars and 

 Stripes. 



As corner-pieces there appear to have been four allegorical 

 designs, whose chief motive were leading commanders in the armies 

 of the United Colonies. The difl"erent Generals were supported by 

 the goddess Minerva and surrounded by trophies of war and figures 

 representing Prudence, Courage and Strength. 



In the first medallion we have Washington ; upon his left the god 

 Mars who, with his sword, strikes off the shackles from a slave and 

 announces to him emancipation, while he crushed under foot slavery 

 and envy. 



Upon Washington's right was Minerva, extending toward him a 

 wreath of oak as an emblem of strength. Genius reclines at her feet 

 and proclaims peace. The legend over this medallion. General 

 Washington 11 a peu (T Egaux en Bravoiire, Prude fice et dans V Art 

 Militaire, informs the world that General Washington has but few 

 equals in courage, prudence and the military art. 



The second medallion shows a portrait of General Charles Lee. 

 At his side are divers American prisoners of war bewailing their 

 fate, and, pointing to the British arms, they implore Mars for succor. 

 General Lee's late career is indicated by a dungeon upon whose 

 walls are exhibited his arms, accoutrements and chains. The 

 accompanying legend. General Lee, Tatitot Vainqiienr Tantot 

 Vaincu, signifies, '^Betimes Conqueror, betimes Conquered." 



The third medallion contains a profile of General Richard Mont- 

 gomery. It is flanked by Sorrow, who points to an urn containing 

 the ashes of the patriot. Below tlie portrait are seen a coffin and a 

 monument. A mourning genius, with torch reversed, beside the ceno- 

 taph, represents death. Mars consoles him by pointing with his 

 sword to a battle scene in the distance. The allegory is explained 



