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Receipts for George Washington's Funeral, circa 1799

 File — Box: Legal 37
Identifier: CL121H

Dates

  • circa 1799

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 145 Linear Feet (145 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

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General

Five varying receipts: The first is from the Mayor and City Council to William Thompson for the "toling the Bell of St Pauls Church for the funeral prosession of George Washington Esq." [sic] (January 2, 1800). The second is from the Mayor and City Council to High Seat for "toling the bell of the Pryspeteryan Church for the funeral Possion of George Washington Esq." [sic] (January 1, 1800). The third is from Richard Moule (?) to Elling and Kennedy for materials purchased for the funeral. The fourth receipt is from Captain James Thirm (?) to L. Chester Sr. for the making of ? for George Washington's funeral. The final receipt from James Calhoun to Samuel Cambell for the purchase of black cloth, signed by John C. Richard (December 30, 1799).

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
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Baltimore MD 21201 United States
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