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Domestic News
July 1, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from Alexandria dated June 6 describes the arrival at Mount Vernon on Saturday evening and the meeting between Mrs. Macaulay Graham and General Washington, who bonded over sentiments of liberty and welcomed visitors hospitably.
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Extract of a letter from Alexandria, June 6.
Saturday evening we arrived at Mount-Vernon, where I had the honor of seeing the meeting between the celebrated Mrs. MACAULAY GRAHAM, and our patriotick, disinterested and beloved General WASHINGTON. Two such congenial minds, animated with the genuine refined sentiments of liberty, soon became acquainted with each other.--The General received and welcomed us with all the hospitality and politeness of a country gentleman, distinguished with the amiable affability of a soldier.
Saturday evening we arrived at Mount-Vernon, where I had the honor of seeing the meeting between the celebrated Mrs. MACAULAY GRAHAM, and our patriotick, disinterested and beloved General WASHINGTON. Two such congenial minds, animated with the genuine refined sentiments of liberty, soon became acquainted with each other.--The General received and welcomed us with all the hospitality and politeness of a country gentleman, distinguished with the amiable affability of a soldier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Mount Vernon Meeting
Washington Mcaulay Graham
Liberty Sentiments
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Macaulay Graham
General Washington
Where did it happen?
Mount Vernon
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Mount Vernon
Event Date
Saturday Evening
Key Persons
Mrs. Macaulay Graham
General Washington
Event Details
The writer arrived at Mount Vernon on Saturday evening and witnessed the meeting between Mrs. Macaulay Graham and General Washington. The two connected quickly due to shared sentiments of liberty. Washington welcomed them with hospitality and politeness.