Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . pon MountJoy a lofty observatory, and finally, having purchased the Washington Headquartersbuilding from the patriotic association which had preserved it, have made it freeto the many thousands who annually visit this sacred spot. It is expected thatfurther lands identified with the records of the Revolutionary Encampment willeventually be added to the present park and that all of the original States whosesons suffered here will erect dignified memorials upon their respective camping sites. The present Commissioners are: W. H. Sayen, President, 1
Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . pon MountJoy a lofty observatory, and finally, having purchased the Washington Headquartersbuilding from the patriotic association which had preserved it, have made it freeto the many thousands who annually visit this sacred spot. It is expected thatfurther lands identified with the records of the Revolutionary Encampment willeventually be added to the present park and that all of the original States whosesons suffered here will erect dignified memorials upon their respective camping sites. The present Commissioners are: W. H. Sayen, President, 1414 South PennSquare, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. P. Nicholson, Vice-President, Flanders Building,Philadelphia, Pa.; Samuel S. Hartranft, Treasurer, Norristown, Pa.; J. P. HaleJenkins, Norristown, Pa.; M. G. Brumbaugh, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. A. Patton,Radnor, Pa.; Richmond L.^Jones, Reading, Pa.; John W. Jordan, Philadelphia, Pa.;John T. Windrim, Philadelphia, Pa.; A. H. Bowen, Secretary. The city office ofthe Commission is at 1414 South Penn
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