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Domestic News
January 8, 1800
The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Announcement that Mr. Humphreys, current U.S. minister to Madrid, will undertake compiling a biography of Washington using his documents and further materials from authorities, praised for his talents, accuracy, and patriotism.
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We are happy in being able to inform the public, that Mr. Humphreys, present minister to the court of Madrid, who is in possession of most of the requisite documents for compiling the life of Washington, and who is to be furnished by the proper authorities with further materials, will undertake this interesting work. From the talents, accuracy and patriotism of this gentleman, the public may expect to receive a history prepared with the acuteness of a critic, the integrity of truth, and the elegance of a scholar.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography Announcement
What keywords are associated?
Humphreys
Washington
Biography
Madrid
Minister
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Humphreys
Washington
Domestic News Details
Key Persons
Mr. Humphreys
Washington
Event Details
Mr. Humphreys, present minister to the court of Madrid, possesses most requisite documents for compiling the life of Washington and will be furnished with further materials by proper authorities to undertake this work.