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The death of Martha Washington...
The death of Martha Washington...
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May 31, 1802
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 31, 1802 Page three carries the report "DIED, At Mount-Vernon, on the 22 inst. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, widow of the late illustrious General George Washington. To those amiable and christian virtues, which adorn the female character, she added dignity of manners, superiority of understanding, a mind intelligent and elevated -- The silence of respectful grief is our best eulogy."
Other news and advertisements, including several illustrated ship ads, are within.
Four pages, slight irregular left spine, some lite discoloration, a few small archival mends have been made, otherwise in good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War