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February 18, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Savannah, the unmarked grave of Revolutionary War hero General Nathaniel Greene is largely unknown, but locals are launching a subscription to fund a monument in his honor, atoning for past neglect.
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THE NEGLECTED BRAVE.
SAVANNAH, FEB. 5.
It is a singular circumstance that the ashes of General NATHANIEL GREENE, deposited in the grave yard of this city, should not be discoverable by any inscription, to the eye of a stranger. The spot, even, where he lies is unknown to our inhabitants, excepting a few revolutionary patriots whom the hand of time has spared, to be, as it were, guides to the sepulchre of a man, who stood, in the American lines, next to the immortal Washington, and who may be justly termed the savior of the southern states. It is with the highest feelings of pleasure, however, that we can announce to our fellow citizens, that ample atonement is about to be made for the apathy and indifference of former times. A number of spirited individuals are about opening a subscription, on which their names will be prominent, for the purpose of obtaining a sum adequate to the erection of a monument over the remains of a hero who was, in courage and patriotism, inferior to no warrior of his age.
SAVANNAH, FEB. 5.
It is a singular circumstance that the ashes of General NATHANIEL GREENE, deposited in the grave yard of this city, should not be discoverable by any inscription, to the eye of a stranger. The spot, even, where he lies is unknown to our inhabitants, excepting a few revolutionary patriots whom the hand of time has spared, to be, as it were, guides to the sepulchre of a man, who stood, in the American lines, next to the immortal Washington, and who may be justly termed the savior of the southern states. It is with the highest feelings of pleasure, however, that we can announce to our fellow citizens, that ample atonement is about to be made for the apathy and indifference of former times. A number of spirited individuals are about opening a subscription, on which their names will be prominent, for the purpose of obtaining a sum adequate to the erection of a monument over the remains of a hero who was, in courage and patriotism, inferior to no warrior of his age.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Nathaniel Greene
Savannah Grave
Revolutionary Hero
Monument Subscription
Historical Neglect
What entities or persons were involved?
General Nathaniel Greene
Washington
Where did it happen?
Savannah
Story Details
Key Persons
General Nathaniel Greene
Washington
Location
Savannah
Event Date
Feb. 5.
Story Details
The unmarked grave of General Nathaniel Greene in Savannah is unknown to most; a few surviving patriots know its location. Locals are subscribing to erect a monument honoring the Revolutionary War hero who saved the southern states.