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MEMORY OF WASHINGTON: COMPRISING A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND CHARACTER; AND THE NATIONAL TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT. ALSO, A COLLECTION OF EULOGIES AND ORATIONS. WITH A COPIOUS APPENDIX Author: "American, An", J. Morse, Thomas Paine, John Adams, and over 20 other Contemporary Eulogists Title: MEMORY OF WASHINGTON: COMPRISING A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE AND CHARACTER; AND THE NATIONAL TESTIMONIALS OF RESPECT. ALSO, A COLLECTION OF EULOGIES AND ORATIONS. WITH A COPIOUS APPENDIX Publication: Newport, Rhode Island: Oliver Farnsworth, 1800 Edition: First Edition Description: Leather-bound. 12mo. Contemporary tree calf. . . Seven narrow, gilt bands to spine. Spine label (gilt on burgundy) reads "Memory of Washington". Howes W-141 (p. 617); Evans American Bibliography 37951 (Vol. 13, Clifford K. Shipton); pp. 246, plus a six-page list of subscribers. Scuffing, wear and rubbing to boards. 8 tiny worming holes to top board, which went no further than boards. Partial loss of leather to top of spine. Lacks frontis image by Hamlin/Savage. Light tanning to text block, whose pages are very supple, and turn easily. For all this, very solidly bound copy of an early (Washington died 12/14/1799) biography and series of eulogies, anecdotes, texts of important related historical events, and/or those which would serve to convey a sense of the greatness of this, America military hero, and its' first president. Good Plus. Contains a biographical sketch of the Life of General Washington; General Marshall's Address to Congress on the Report of General Washington's death; the President's message to Congress, enclosing Col. Lear's letter, announcing the death of Gen. Washington; President's Orders to the Army, directing funeral honors to be paid to Gen. Washington; general Orders from Maj. Gen. Hamilton; the President's Proclamation, for celebrating the 22nd day of February, 1800; a Particular account of the last illness and death of Gen.Washington; [An Account of] Washington's Funeral; President's message to Congress, communicating Mrs. Washington's letter; Maj. Gen. Henry Lee's Funeral Oration; Eulogies by Thomas Paine, George R. Minot; George Blake (Masonic); Fisher Ames's Oeration; Extract from Rev. Dr. Wharton's Sermon on the death of General Washington; Extracts from the Funeral Oration on Gen. Washington, pronounced at Paris; A sketch on the Character of Washington, taken from "The Courier" a London paper -- of the 24th January, 1800; a French intercepted letter written in the year 1753; Description of Mount Vermon, the superb feat of the late General Washington; Washington's reply to the President of Congress, on accepting his apointment, in 1775; an Account of a plot, wh ich was meditated for assassinating General Washington, the year 1776; Extract from General Washington's letter of acceptance, as Commander in Chief of the American Armies, in 1798; and Extracts from General Washington's Last Will and Testament. Seller ID: 88005 Subject: Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.