The Poughkeepsie journal, no. 15 of vol. XV, Tuesday, December 31, 1799.
Publisher: George Washington Memorial Paper Co.
Published: 1931
Place of publication: [New York, N. Y
Language: eng
Subjects: Washington, George, -- 1732-1799.
Work titles: Poughkeepsie journal (Poughkeepsie, N.Y. : 1789)
Notes: Contains the account of the death and burial of Gen. George Washington. It is the earliest known paper to be entirely draped in black mourning borders, and one of the first northern papers to carry the news of Washington's funeral procession.

Precedes by 5 days the nationally famous Ulster County Gazette, dated Jan. 4, 1800.

Bound with other George Washington bicentennial celebration pamphlets.