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Start Over Creator Humphreys, David, 1752-1818 Names Washington, Martha, 1731-1802

Letter, from David Humphreys, 1800 Box 5, Folder 1800.05.07

Has written poem on death of her husband, dedicated to her--was read before persons from different nations at American Legation in [Madrid]--22nd Feby. set aside by nation as sacred to memory of George Washington--Washington and anniversary of independence--miracle that Washington's birth just at proper time for him to have taken lead in Revolution--also, died at proper time for his memory to be honored most--the whole world honors his memory--encloses translation of Fontanes Eulogium, pronounced at command of French government--knows Washington was always prepared to die--quotes his words on subject when very ill in N.Y.--the poem alluded to [early in letter] is to be published in America.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Martha Washington collection, 1761/1802
  3. To Martha Washington, 1774/1800

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