Lot 486
Death of Washington Eulogy, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1800. A Prayer and Sermon Delivered at Charlestown, December 31, 1799; On the Death of George Washington Late President….Who Departed this life, at Mount Vernon, In Virginia on the 14th of the Same Month, In the 69th Year of His Age: With an Additional Sketch Of His Life. Eulogy by Jedidiah Morse, DD Pastor of The Church in Charlestown. Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown, 1800. The book also contains an account of the proceedings of the town before the eulogy, such as "The flags of the wharves at the shore were displayed half-staff…." The back section of the book contains a long letter by the French officer La Roche, a detailed description of Mount Vernon, "An account of the illness and death of George Washington"; and a descrription of Washington's funeral and internment at Mount Vernon, with a wood-cut illustration showing Washington's coffin with the position and names of the pall bearers. Also included are President John Adams' message to the Congress on Washington's death, and a printed letter from Martha Washington thanking the Congress. The final section contains "Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States."
Evans #37128. Sabin #12114. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 56 pp. Normal overall light toning. Water stain on back blank page. Last two pages detached and with rough edges. Front cover page partially detached with chip missing at spine' otherwise, needing only a new rebinding. Scarce!
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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