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THBJanuary 20, 1800 Henry Lee - Funeral Oration on the Death of General Washington!
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Historic January 20th, 1800 Oration by Major General Henry Lee to Congress: "First in War - first in peace - and first in the hearts of his countrymen..." the "Funeral Oration on the Death of General Washington" Extensively Reported
January 20th, 1800-Dated, "F. Russell's Gazette / Commercial and Political.", Newspaper, Boston, Excerpts from George Washington's Funeral Oration before Congress; with Washington's Casket and Pallbearers & Boston Masonic Tribute Procession (Mason Paul Revere's Grand Lodge), printed with heavy black "Mourning" borders, Very Fine.
Rarely encountered historic Boston Newspaper measures about 12.25" x 20.5", with 4 pages complete. There is marginal edge chipping to the right side corners, somewhat fragile the centerfold has partially separated along about half its length with fold splits, some reinforced with clear tape, yet overall clean and very presentable in appearance. This newspaper is one of the greatest of the memorial period for General and President George Washington. Lower portion of the front page has 4 columns titled at left, "Funeral Oration, on the Death of GENERAL WASHINGTON - Delivered at the request of Congress, by Maj. Gen. Henry Lee,". Henry Lee's oration includes one of the most famous lines of tribute in American history which reads, in part:
"First in War - first in peace - and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in the humble and endearing scenes of private life; pious, just, humane, temperate and sincere; uniform, dignified and commanding, his example was as edifying to all around him, as were the effects of that example lasting. To his equals he was condescending, to his inferiors kind, and to the dear object of his afections exemplarily tender...".
The second page has a report on the Funeral and life of Washington, including a woodblock cut sketch of his Coffin, including the positions and names of the 6 Pallbearers. Each page of this newspaper has a heavy outer black "mourning" border. Pages 3 & 4 have various ads for general business as other newspapers of the time. Notice with Masonic symbols on the back page of the planned Boston Masonic Tribute Procession (By Mason Paul Revere's Grand Lodge), printed with heavy black "Mourning" borders to each page. Rare.
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