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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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On June 5, the U.S. House of Representatives learned of Francis Malbone's death, resolved to attend his 5 PM funeral, and wear crape for a month in respect. The session adjourned after 20 minutes; a committee opined business could conclude by June 20.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, June 5.
[Taken for the Alexandria Gazette.]
Two other members appeared, were qualified and took their seats.
A message from the senate, announcing the death of Francis Malbone, and that his funeral will take place this afternoon at five o'clock.
On motion of Mr. Potter,
Resolved, That the members of this house will attend the funeral of Francis Malbone.
Resolved, That the members of this house will wear crape for one month, as a testimony of respect for the memory of the deceased.
On motion of Mr. Smilie, the house adjourned, after a session of twenty minutes.
The committee appointed to enquire what business was necessary to be done this session have drafted their report, but it was not laid before the house. They state it as their opinion that all may be done by the 20th inst.
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Monday, June 5
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death of francis malbone; house resolves to attend funeral at five o'clock this afternoon and wear crape for one month
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Two members qualified and took seats. Message from Senate announced death of Francis Malbone and funeral at five o'clock. On motion of Mr. Potter, House resolved to attend funeral and wear crape for one month. On motion of Mr. Smilie, House adjourned after twenty minutes. Committee report on session business not laid before House; opinion that all may be done by 20th inst.