Tobias Lear diary

Lear served as private secretary to George Washington and his family at Mount Vernon. This diary (Volume 1) gives account to the last illness, death and funeral of George Washington. There is also an account of consular appointment and voyage to Santo Domingo (Volume 2).

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Main Author: Lear, Tobias 1762-1816 (Creator)
Collection:Tobias Lear Diary
Collection Number:Am.09238
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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