Orders regarding the death of George Washington and the military's funeral arrangements for their "Patron and Father."

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Orders regarding the death of George Washington and the military's funeral arrangements for their "Patron and Father."

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Manuscript copy in an unknown hand of the official orders announcing to the United States Army the death of George Washington, and outlining the funeral honors to be observed. Text begins: "Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following Order, from the President of the United States. 'The President, with deep regret, announces to the Army the Death of its beloved Chief General George Washington.... [H]e directs that funeral Honors be paid to him at all Military Stations.... Major General Hamilton will give the necessary orders for carrying into effect the foregoing directions." Issued over the name of William North, Adjutant General. Contains dates 1799 December 21 at top of page one, and 1799 December 24 at end of page four, but is written on paper that is watermarked 1802. Docketed on page 4 in hand on Henry Burbeck.

4 p. ; 33 cm.

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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