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Washington Trip Journal December 1874 Tour Notes
The writer recounts a May to June 1874 trip from Sherman House to Cincinnati and Baltimore, then Washington, detailing sights at Mount Vernon, the Capitol, Willard Hotel, and Willard’s guests. They describe carriages, banquets, art galleries, and notable rooms, with vivid notes on the treasury, the White House, and George Washington’s legacy. Accidents and local incidents are also reported, including a six year old runover injury and other wrecks. The piece closes with reflections and a farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh
Air Sicilian
The
Tribune
Paris
Association
McVicker
Cincinnati
Baltimore
St. Glair House
Winan
Washington
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Gen. Washington
Tom
Capital
Treasury
Senate
Gen. Logan
Gov. Oglesby
Col. Fort
Willard Hotel
Blaine
Oglesby
Illinois
Logan
Ilis
Fort
Lucan
Jim
Springfield
Mass
White House
Art Gallery
Patent Building
Capitol Building
City of
Union
Geh
Sheba
Harry. Pechin
N. B. Pechin
Malo Street
Ind
Bny
Samuel Camp
J. F. Baker
Austin Ltumphrey
Fayette