Orders for the funeral of George Washington

Containers:
Box 34, Folder 1799.12.21
Scope and content:

Orders for the funeral of George Washington. Manuscript copy, 4 pages. Signed by the Adjutant General, William North. "Major General Hamilton has received through the Secretary of War the following order, From the President of the United States." Ordered December 21, 1799, Philadelphia. Signed December 24, 1799 in the Adjutant General's office.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.