This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Gossip and anecdotes from Washington and Georgia
Washington society chatter covers Senators Mason and Bacon in London and a witty remark about their appearance. A Georgia tale notes a colorful poker invitation marketed as a bargain ad. Georgia's Chatta hoochee River lore and a lampoon about amphibious alligators appear. Col Lamont photo leads to Cabinet speculations ending with Lamont chosen as Secretary of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mason
Ilinois
Pacon
Georgia
London
House of Commons
Bacon
Jook
Senator Bacon
St. Peter's Gate
Fleming
Chattahoochee
Appalachicola
Gulf
Col. Lamont
Cleveland
New York
Senator Gorman
Washington
Gorman
Mr. Gorman
T.e
Mr. Cleveland