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Travels of the "Chief"... USS Washington to be bought by the government...
Travels of the "Chief"... USS Washington to be bought by the government...
Item # 703214
November 19, 1798
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 19, 1798 Page 3 has a report from Baltimore concerning the travels of George Washington with a curious beginning: "This morning arrived in tow, the Chief who unites all hearts... escorted in by captains Hollingworth's & Bentalou's troops...had the gratification of being reviews bye him...to the satisfaction of a large concourse of spectators who thronged around him...The object of the Commander-in-Chief in going to Trenton..." with more.
Another report on Washington's travels as well.
Page 3 also has a notable item: "This day came down the north river from Catskill, to be fitted for sea with all expedition, the beautiful new ship Washington, pierced for 20 guns and owns by Mess. Saltus, Son & Co. of this city; we understand she is to be purchased by government, and hope she will prove an able protector of our commerce."
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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