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Story July 19, 1850

Kenosha Telegraph

Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin

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Dr. Francis Lieber donates a tin box of sand from Tadeusz Kosciusko's tomb in Cracow, Poland, to the National Washington Monument Association, requesting it be mixed into the mortar for stones from states where Kosciusko fought, symbolizing his alliance with Washington.

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Interesting Offering.—Dr. Francis Lieber has presented the National Washington Monument Association, a tin box full of sand from the tomb of Kosciusko, at Cracow, in Poland, with the request that it be used to mix with the mortar which will bind the blocks of stone sent to the monument by the States where Kosciusko fought best in this country. In his letter accompanying the tribute, the Doctor remarks: As his life and services mingled with those of Washington, so may this sand be embodied in his monument, and be allowed, unpretendingly to represent the distant grave of Washington's friend, as a brave revolutionary soldier, and of a great man, along with the bolder and broader representations of each State.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism

What keywords are associated?

Kosciusko Tomb Washington Monument Sand Tribute Revolutionary Soldier Historical Offering

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Francis Lieber Kosciusko Washington

Where did it happen?

Cracow, In Poland

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. Francis Lieber Kosciusko Washington

Location

Cracow, In Poland

Story Details

Dr. Francis Lieber presents a tin box of sand from Kosciusko's tomb to the National Washington Monument Association to mix with mortar for the monument, representing Kosciusko's grave and his shared services with Washington as a brave revolutionary soldier.

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