Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington

Item

Type

Copy of Signed Document

Title

Funeral Arrangements in Honor of George Washington

Description

Orders of Alexander Hamilton regarding the funeral arrangements to be made at all military stations and offices of the Army in honor of the late General George Washington.

year created

1799

month created

12

day created

24

author

sent from location

New York

recipient

in image

note

Hamilton as commanding General is the "Author" of this General Order. It is signed by William North the Adjutant General.

notable person/group

Alexander Hamilton
William North, Adjutant General
George Washington
officers
army
cavalry
infantry
Lewis Tousard
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney

notable location

Philadelphia
New York

notable item/thing

funeral
music
detachment
commanders

notable phrase

The President with deep regret announces to the Army the death of its beloved Chief, General George Washington, sharing in the grief which every heart must feel.

document number

1799122490102

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (4 pages) YTY19 (4 pages) Collection: Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98) P: 20-23
[view document] (4 pages) YTY19a (4 pages) Collection: Orderly Book for the Garrison at Fort Johnston, N.C., 1795-1811. (RG98) P: 20-23

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William North New York [n/a]
Recipient Unknown Recipient [unknown] [n/a]