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George Washington is illustriously received in Richmond...
George Washington is illustriously received in Richmond...
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February 17, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1785
* General George Washington
* Post Revolutionary War unity
* Richmond, Virginia visit
The back page has most of a column headed: "AMERICA - From the Virginia Gazette" with datelines from Richmond and New York. One report begins: "Last Sunday...came to this city his Excellency Gen. George Washington, Esq., the next day he was ushered in with the discharge of 13 cannon when every countenance shewed the most heart-felt gladness on seeing our illustrious I& beloved General in the capital of the state..." with more.
The other reports concern relations with Indians, etc.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, red tax stamp on the back page, nice condition.
AI notes: In November 1784, George Washington visited Richmond, Virginia, as part of a broader Southern tour aimed at promoting national unity and economic development. During his stay, he engaged in discussions with state officials about the establishment of a Potomac River navigation company, a project he had been advocating to facilitate trade and transportation. Washington's correspondence from this period, including a letter to James Madison dated November 28, 1784, reflects his active involvement in lobbying for legislation to create such a company. Additionally, Washington's financial records from November 22, 1784, indicate that he covered the travel expenses of his guests during their journey from Richmond to Mount Vernon, underscoring his hospitality and leadership role. This visit exemplified Washington's commitment to fostering economic infrastructure and his ongoing influence in shaping the post-Revolutionary American landscape.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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