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Diary of a Young Lady in 1800 Washington Day Trip
A fragment from a diary recounts February to August 1800 with a Virginia bridge crossing, a Washington birthday events at Catons and Capitol, balls, dinners, and travels to Washington, Burlington, and Philadelphia. It notes Carl purchases, weather, crowds, and social adventures including Comodore Decatur and President Madison appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Cocke
Julias
Lewis
Virginia
Rendinosa
Alexandria
George Washington
Clinrch
Dre. Muir
Nat
Nancy Hiddlee
Ashington
Washington
Mr. M
W. T
Fowler
Julia
King Street
Mre
Alia
Mr. Nelson
Kurt Warburton
Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Avenue
Gallarieg
Ana Il
Capitol
Senate
Hall of the Representatives
John Melledge
Enq
United States
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Jefferson
Madison
Coles
Georgetown
Humphrey Sid Chancellor Livin
Navy
Treas
Colga
Malledga
Pettl Fadison
Lao Ware
M Tata
Po Oats
Dininer Company
Thia Avening
Messra Stacks
Pile Archer
Mier
Xoodell
Millér
Vacour
Reda
Missus Carroll
Arinapolis
Nancy
Colonel Wharton
Commodore Decatur
Bainbridge
Capin
Carson
Warrington
Tippling -Shop
A.B. C.D
Oakland
Mr. Welsh
Mrs. Welsh
Delaware
Burlington
Philadelphia
Bristol
Mary
Josia
Julia Ia
A. Pass