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Death & funeral of the governor: Increase Sumner...
Death & funeral of the governor: Increase Sumner...
Item # 683820
June 12, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 12, 1799
* Increase Sumner death - funeral
* Massachusetts governor
The front page has a list of the: "Government of Massachusetts for the Year 1799" which begins with the governor, Increase Sumner. And then page 3 has over a full column on his death, headed: "Grievous Mortality" which begins: "The painful talk has devolved on us to announce an event...will not be read without the most painful regret---On Friday last died, in the 53rd year of his age, to the unspeakable grief of an affectionate family, and a sympathizing community, His Excellency Increase Sumner, Esq. Governor of this Commonwealth..." with much more.
Four pages, small rubbing hole in the top quadrant, light foxing, generally good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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