Washington, George, first difficult task, 117 with Braddock's expedition, 118 boyhood and youth of, 222 as a surveyor, 224 as a colonial army officer, 226 advancement in political honors, 228 as commander-in-chief, 229 his many difficulties, 231 victory at Trenton, 233 victory at Princeton, 237 helps defeat Burgoyne, 237 plans Yorktown campaign, 242 elected President, 245 retires to private life, 246 death of, 248 Washington, Colonel, anecdote of, 264 Whitman, Dr., saves Oregon, 342 his perilous ride for Oregon, 344 success in his mission, 345 Wolfe, capture of Quebec, 123 Yorktown, plan of campaign, 242 victory at, 244