Babson & Rust (fl. 1804-1806) Eastern repository. [Vol. IV, no. 21 (November 11, 1806)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.10608 Author/Creator: Babson & Rust (fl. 1804-1806) Place Written: Wiscasset, Maine Type: Newspaper Date: 11 November 1806 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 45.7 x 27.6 cm. Order a Copy
Contains the notice of Henry Knox's death and his eulogy. Describes Knox's burial and the military honors given. Along with discussing Knox's character, the eulogy addresses Knox's contribution to the Revolutionary War, his time as Secretary of War, and Knox as a man and friend. Contains an address, articles on foreign and domestic affairs, advertisements, and announcements. Fragile near the edges. Knox's death notice is noted as being printed 3 November 1806 in Thomaston, Maine.
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