Autograph Letter Signed

Funeral Honours for George Washington

McHenry encloses to Hamilton the special directions from President John Adams relative to the funeral honors, to be paid to the memory of the late and beloved Chief, General George Washington.

1799

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War Department

Alexander Hamilton

James McHenry

George Washington

John Adams

War Department

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18 Der 1799
To Genl Hamilton
Death of Genl Washington
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War Department
18 Der 1799
Sir:
The inclosed, special directions, from the President of the United States, relative to the the Funeral honours to be paid to the memory of their late illustrious and beloved chief General George Washington, by the army of the United States - you are requested to be particularly attentive to, so as to insure by your orders the most reverential testimonials, of that profound grief, with which every good heart must be penetrated, at the loss of a citizen statesman and a commander so eminently distinguished for virtues, talents and services.
You and I, on this solemn occasion experiencing, in common with our fellow citizens, deep regret for our countries loss have our sorrows hightened by a recollection of his friendship towards us both, and the many days we have spent, as members
of his family and sharers of his confidence.
I have the honour to be with the most sincere regard, Sir, Your most Ob Sr
James McHenry
Major General Alexr Hamilton