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Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Columbian centinel and Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 32, No. 37 (January 8, 1800)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02960 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 8 January 1800 Pagination: 4 p. ; 51.5 x 31.5 cm. Order a Copy

Includes a report from James Craik and Elisha C. Dick, physicians from Alexandria, Virginia, present at the 14 December 1799 death of George Washington. Contains a detailed description of funeral honors dedicated to Washington by the inhabitants of Watertown, Massachusetts, Portland, Maine, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and New York City. Contains Congressional news, public announcements, and notices of sale.

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Craik, James, 1730-1814
Dick, Elisha Cullen, 1762-1825
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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