The caption of this illustration that dates to around 1865 reads: Yes, it was I, father; I know it was wrong to chop the tres, and you may flog me for doing it, but I cannot tell a lie. The characters are George washington (right) and his father, and the tale is the incident of young Washingotn chopping down the cherry tree.

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