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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08826 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1800 |
| Title | Courier of New Hampshire Vol. 10, no. 49 |
| Date | 4 January 1800 |
| Author | Hough, George (1757-1830) |
| Document Type | Newspapers and Magazines |
| Content Description | Includes an obituary for George Washington, who died on 14 December 1799, along with a diagram depicting the positioning of Washington's pall bearers, and a detailed description of the funeral procession (page 3). Contains statements of remembrance and respect regarding Washington from President John Adams, Tobias Lear, the War Department, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, among others. Includes articles on foreign and domestic affairs, public announcements, and notices of sale. Frayed along the edges. |
| Subjects | President Death Government and Civics President Discussing President Congress Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Hough, George (1757-1830) Adams, John (1735-1826) Lear, Tobias (1762-1816) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Concord, New Hampshire |
| Theme | The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Tobias Lear became George Washington's personal secretary in 1785, serving at this post for several years. The two men remained close friends until Washington's death. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |