If by sea : the forging of the American Navy-- from the American Revolution to the War of 1812 by Daughan, George C.

Table of Contents: “…Whaleboats and Men-of-War -- Launching the Continental Navy -- Battles in Charleston, New York, and New Jersey -- Saratoga and Philadelphia -- The French Alliance -- Denouement -- A New Republic -- Washington and the Federal Navy -- John Adams builds a navy -- The quasi-war with France -- The navy under Jefferson -- Peaceful coercion -- War clouds -- The navy surprises -- The navy established.…”


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The center : a guide to genealogical research in the national capital area by Schaefer, Christina K.

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- General information -- The Thomas Jefferson Building "LJ" -- James Madison Memorial Building "LM" -- John Adams Building "LA" -- A selection of Library of Congress materials available through the Family History Library System -- National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and The National Genealogical Society (NGS). …”


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