Lot 53
There are only 2 original copies in existence. This is an early reprint c. 1840. The first reprint was 1825 commemorating the 25th anniversary. Ulster County Gazette Published at KINGSTON, (Ulster County,) BY SAMUEL FREER and Son. SATURDAY, January 4, 1800. The paper consists of four pages. The front page has articles on The American Congress, Tuesday, December 10; An English account of the battle of Zurich from the London Gazette; an extract of a dispatch from Lieutenant Colonel Ramsay to Lord Greenville, dated September 30 and a Reply to the Senate by the President of the United States, John Adams on December 10th. In the center section, in eight columns spread across the two pages, the columns outlined in black, is where the story of the death, burial and the tributes for Brother George Washington are found. After reports from the Napoleonic War, an article entitled, CONGRESS, House of Representatives, Thursday, December 29, carries the remarks that Brother Justice John Marshall made in the House: The melancholy event which was yesterday announced without doubt, has been rendered but too certain. Our Washington is no more! Marshall adds, However public confidences may change and public affections fluctuate with respect to others, yet with respect to him, they have, in war and in peace, in public and in private life, been as steady as his own firm mind, and as constant as his own exalted virtues. These thoughts were quoted in a later memorial by Brother Henry (Light Horse Harry) Lee as the famous, First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen. President John Adams answered the condolences sent from the House about the melancholy and afflicting event in the death of the most illustrious and beloved personage which this country ever produced. The Senates condolences to President Adams are contained in the fourth column. The final paragraph of their letter reads, Thanks to God, his glory is consummated. Washington yet lives upon earth in his spotless example his spirit is in Heaven. Let his Countrymen consecrate the memory of the heroic General, the patriotic statesman, and the virtuous Sage; let them teach their children never to forget the fruits of his labours, and his example are their inheritance. Adams printed answer is twice as long as that to the House and the date of his response is December 22nd. Following Mr. Adams remarks is a section, Washington Entombed, dated, George Town, December 20. The funeral procession and the burial are described here. The Cavalry, Infantry and Guard all with arms reversed led the way. The Music followed by the Clergy preceded the Generals horse. Next came the six pall Bearers, all Brother Masons, save one, Col. Marsteller who was personally asked to participate by Mrs. Washington -, carrying the coffin. Next came the Mourners, the Masonic Brethren and the Citizens. A poem The Death of General Washington by a young Lady is two columns wide and about four inches long. She ends her ode with, Rejoicing Angels, hail the heavenly sage! Celestial spirits greet the wonder of the Age! And then the paper quickly returns to the everyday world. Peas are sold, mail is still unclaimed in the post office, and the announcement to all that Jacob Van Voorhis is insolvent. On the back page are some thirty-four legal notices, advertising and want ads. The Sheriff, Peter Ten Broeck of Ulster, had ten property sales listed. A Saw Mill in Rochester was for sale, along with some Pinewood, and also A stout, healthy, active Negro Wench. A boy was wanted as an apprentice for the Clothiers Business; sleighs, guns, dry goods and groceries were all for sale often for cash or country produce. Mr. Matvs Van Steenbergh reminds the neighbors in a second notice, that all persons whatever are forbidden to harbor or keep his wife Hannah as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting. The world went on. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS.
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Dimensions:
- 11" wide Condition:
- Good Condition with wear from age (see pics)
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