Poems, [ca. 1800-1802].

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Poems, [ca. 1800-1802].

Manuscript poems and other writings, 1800-1802, of David Humphreys, including his "Poem on the Death of General Washington," "On the Industry of the United States of America," "On the Future Glory of the United States of America," "On the War Between the U.S. and Tripoli," "Address to the People of the United States of America," and "On the Love of Country." Also included is a formal letter addressed to Mrs. Washington written on the occasion of her husband's death and dated 1800 Feb. 22.

243 p. (1 slipcase)

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Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

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Army officer, diplomat, and author. From the description of Papers of David Humphreys, 1776-1810. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71065032 Army officer, diplomat, and poet, of Connecticut; b. in Derby; d. in New Haven. From the description of David Humphreys papers, 1687-1819. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 430490748 Connecticut Revolutionary War Officer, statesman, and poet. From the description of Poems, [...

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...