Washington Deathbed Notes From Mount Vernon Manuscript
A study of the Mount Vernon manuscript describes George Washington’s death in 1799 and the final days seen through Lt. Lear’s account. The document, housed at the William L. Clements Library, quotes physicians’ efforts, Washington’s quotes, and Lear’s devoted companionship, with notes on the December 12 funeral and the days surrounding his passing.
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Children’s Day Observed in Briggsdale Churches
In Briggsdale on June 16 both county churches held Children’s Day services to honor founder J. H. Garrison who died at 85 in Los Angeles. A sermon and program at 11 o’clock featured a Children’s Day exercise, recalling the day’s history since 1880 and its shifting date.
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