George Clinton's death...
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April 30, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 30, 1812
* Vice President George Clinton's Death
Pg. 2 has a notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stating in part: "It being officially announced, that GEORGE CLINTON...the Vice President...expired on the 20th inst. the Governor proposes...that...the usual Badge of Mourning, on this sorrowful occasion, be worn for one month by the Executive." Notice is signed in type: E. Gerry. How ironic that this was signed by Elbridge Gerry who, as Clinton's successor, would also die in office as the Vice President on Nov. 23, 1814. Notice is black-bordered in honor of Clinton's death. Other news of the day with advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
* Vice President George Clinton's Death
Pg. 2 has a notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts stating in part: "It being officially announced, that GEORGE CLINTON...the Vice President...expired on the 20th inst. the Governor proposes...that...the usual Badge of Mourning, on this sorrowful occasion, be worn for one month by the Executive." Notice is signed in type: E. Gerry. How ironic that this was signed by Elbridge Gerry who, as Clinton's successor, would also die in office as the Vice President on Nov. 23, 1814. Notice is black-bordered in honor of Clinton's death. Other news of the day with advertisements. 4 pages in good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
