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November 15, 1798
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Doctor Logan visits General Washington with messages from La Fayette and Kosciuszko, offers a handshake which is declined, and suggests residence at Stenton due to a contagious disorder in the city, but is met with indignation and leaves.
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Doctor Logan,
Of whom it is impossible to say whether his stupidity or his impudence preponderates, yesterday had the unpardonable effrontery to wait upon General Washington. Upon his introduction he offered his polluted hand to the General, who declined returning his fraternal salutation. The following dialogue then passed.
Logan.--I have the honor to bear from Paris, the respects of your old friend, La Fayette.
Gen.--Aye!
Logan.--I have the honor, also, to bear the compliments of Gen. Kosciuszko.
Gen.--Aye!
Logan.--I have the honor, also, to bear the compliments of Gen. (his name not now remembered .)
Gen-Aye!
After a pause of confusion, the Cat's paw of Mammoth, (mentioning the possible danger of residing in this city, from the late prevalence of a contagious disorder) then offered the General a residence at Stenton. the theatre of his frequent interviews with Jefferson. The General, in a mingled tone of indignation and contempt, replied, that he was under no apprehension of danger;- and the impertinent intruder departed.
Of whom it is impossible to say whether his stupidity or his impudence preponderates, yesterday had the unpardonable effrontery to wait upon General Washington. Upon his introduction he offered his polluted hand to the General, who declined returning his fraternal salutation. The following dialogue then passed.
Logan.--I have the honor to bear from Paris, the respects of your old friend, La Fayette.
Gen.--Aye!
Logan.--I have the honor, also, to bear the compliments of Gen. Kosciuszko.
Gen.--Aye!
Logan.--I have the honor, also, to bear the compliments of Gen. (his name not now remembered .)
Gen-Aye!
After a pause of confusion, the Cat's paw of Mammoth, (mentioning the possible danger of residing in this city, from the late prevalence of a contagious disorder) then offered the General a residence at Stenton. the theatre of his frequent interviews with Jefferson. The General, in a mingled tone of indignation and contempt, replied, that he was under no apprehension of danger;- and the impertinent intruder departed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Doctor Logan
General Washington
Impudent Visit
French Compliments
Stenton Offer
Contagious Disorder
What entities or persons were involved?
Doctor Logan
General Washington
La Fayette
Gen. Kosciuszko
Gen. (His Name Not Now Remembered)
Mammoth
Jefferson
Where did it happen?
This City, Stenton
Story Details
Key Persons
Doctor Logan
General Washington
La Fayette
Gen. Kosciuszko
Gen. (His Name Not Now Remembered)
Mammoth
Jefferson
Location
This City, Stenton
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Doctor Logan approaches General Washington with messages from Paris acquaintances, faces rejection of handshake and curt responses, then offers Stenton residence amid contagious disorder fears, but is dismissed with contempt.