LXXXII CENTENNIAL MEDAL. [_Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence._] These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States. [Rx]. In commemoration of the hundredth anniversary. W. BARBER. 83 440 LXXXIII CENTENNIAL MEDAL. [_Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence._] These United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States. [Rx]. By authority of the Congress, etc. W. BARBER. 83 440 LXXXIV LIFE SAVING MEDAL OF THE FIRST CLASS. [_Saving Life from the Perils of the Sea._] Life Saving medal of the first class. United States of America. [Rx]. In testimony of heroic deeds, etc. PAQUET. 84 441 LXXXV LIFE SAVING MEDAL OF THE SECOND CLASS. [_Saving Life from the Perils of the Sea._] Life Saving medal of the second class. United States of America. [Rx]. In testimony of heroic deeds, etc. PAQUET. 85 453 LXXXVI JOHN HORN, JR. [_Heroic Exploits._] John Horn, Jr. [Rx]. By Act of Congress June 20th 1874. In recognition of his heroic exploits, etc. C. BARBER. 86 457 THE MEDALLIC HISTORY (p. 001) OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 1776-1876. No. 1. PLATE I. _March 17, 1776._ Georgio Washington svpremo dvci exercitvvm adsertori libertatis Comitia Americana. [Rx].[26] Hostibus primo fugatis. [Footnote 26: [Rx]. Abbreviation of REVERSE.] GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON. [_Boston retaken._] GEORGIO WASHINGTON SVPREMO DVCI EXERCITVVM ADSERTORI LIBERTATIS COMITIA AMERICANA. (_The American Congress to George Washington, commander-in-chief of the armies, the assertor of liberty._) Undraped bust of General Washington, facing the right. DUVIVIER. Paris. F. (_fecit_). HOSTIBUS PRIMO FUGATIS. (_The enemy put to flight for the first time._) To the left, General Washington on horseback, surrounded by his staff, points toward the British fleet, which is leaving Boston. The American army, in battle array in front of its intrenchments, (p. 002) makes ready to occupy the city. Exergue: BOSTONIUM RECUPERATUM XVII MARTII MDCCLXXVI. (_Boston retaken, March 17, 1776._) On a cannon, DUVIV. (_Duvivier_).[27] [Footnote 27: See INTRODUCTION, pages x, xi, xiii, xvi, xxiii, xxv, xxviii; B, xxxvi; G, xlv; and H, xlvii.]