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Fragments From a Washington Trip on Independence Day
Frances Willard describes a three day journey from Petersburg to Washington visiting Mt Vernon Arlington Arlington National Cemetery and the Library of Congress. She recalls Capitol views White House visits and a Fourth of July fireworks plan, noting hospitality and fatigue during a strenuous trip with J E Morgan and reflections on American landmarks.
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Washington
Union Depot
Howard
Shelby
Ethel
Lincoln
Virginia
Petersburg
Kreat
Virginia Woods
Blue Ridge Mountains
Temas
Potomac
Capitol
Yary
Union Station
New York
Congress
J. E
Mt. Vernon
George
Martha
Grandma Blake
Martha Washington
Alexandria
Christ’s
Arlington
George Washington Parke Custis
Martha _ ‘Washington
General Washington
Mary Custis
Parke Custis
Robert EK. Lee
Custis-Lee
Morgan
Capitol Building
Capitol Dome
Wilson
General Pershing
Library of Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Great Falls of the
White House
Frances Willard