First President Washington Diary Reveals Early Political Tour
A long lost diary in Washingtons hand covers October 1, 1789 to March 10, 1799 detailing the first political tour by the first president. He traveled by coach through Connecticut Massachusetts Maine and parts of New Hampshire with a small party and six servants, noting dinners and home life including a portrait by John Ramage the noted artist.
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Washington
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
United States
John Ramage
Hartford
Middletown
Saybrook Bar
Wadsworth
Springfield
Connecticut River
Agawam
State House
Columbia
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston
Ingersoll
Washingtons Eastern Tour Diary Maps Washingtons Views
Washington kept a detailed diary of his 1791 journey through New England and New York. He records encounters with Col Hamilton Mr Jay and Governor Hancock and notes travel by horseback to Norwalk Fairfield Stamford and Cambridge with observations on farms mills and local industry. The entry highlights receptions arches and public ceremonies honoring his visit and the clash over formal dignity between Washington and Massachusetts officials.
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Canada
New York City
Ramage
Washington
St. Paul's
Hamilton
Congress
Jay
Boston
Mr. Jay
Treasury
War Departments
New York
Norwalk
Norwik
Stamford
New Haven
Newhaven
Doctor Styles
Episcopal Church
Brown’s
Leutenant
Continental Army
Wallingford
Parker
Hancock
Massachusetts
A Frequent Speaker Defies Accusation in Parliament
A northern constituency member rebutted a critic who said he never spoke in the house. He claimed a daily record of his remarks exists and cited last debate reports. He waved a page showing "Hear, hears" as proof, declaring that is him.
A Religious Innovation
A well-brought-up girl at breakfast proposes skipping church this morning and asks, Can we just send cards, a polite sign of religious devotion taking a different form.
Cuticura Aids Relief From Severe Skin Eruption
Patient details a long battle with a red scaly skin eruption on face and scalp. After trying various soaps and doctors, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured the condition in two months, with the writer praising the treatment and inviting others to learn more.
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G. M. Macfarland
West 115Th St
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promotes Digestive Health
Advertising claims the remedy regulates stomach liver and bowels with sugar‑coated granules that are easy to take and do not cause gripe. The caption warns against excess and jokes about a dog with a short tail to avoid tin cans tied to it.
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Dr. Pierce
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Milwaukee Woman
Mrs. August Wittenberg of Milwaukee says kidney trouble began suddenly with constant urge and burning secretions. Headaches and dizziness dominated life until Doan’s Kidney Pills provided a full recovery after faithful use. For sale by dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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August Wittenberg
Hopkins St
Milwaukee
Wis
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Free sample laxative tonic for children’s constipation
An unsigned advice column recommends Dr Caldwell’s-Pepsin as a gentle laxative for mild pediatric constipation. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Whiting and offers a free sample by writing to Dr. W. B Caldwell, 201 Caldwell building, Montgomery, Illinois.
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Caldwell
N. H. Mead
Freeport
Kans
J. R. Whiting
Lena
Wis
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