Mount Vernon, a poem: being the seat of His Excellency George Washington, in the state of Virginia; lieutenant-general and commander in chief of the land forces of the United States of America. This rural, romantic and descriptive poem of the seat of so great a character, it is hoped may please, with a copper-plate likeness of the general. It was taken from an actual view on the spot by the author, 15th May, 1799. Also a cursory view of Georgetown, city of Washington, and the capital. By John Searson, formerly of Philadelphia, merchant. [Three lines from Thomson]
- Searson, John.
- Date:
- [1800?]
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Philadelphia : Printed for the author by Folwell, [1800?]
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[2], vi, [1], 10-83, [1], 4 p., [1] leaf of plates : 1 port. ; 80.
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References note
ESTC W28636
Evans, 38479
Wegelin, O. Amer. poetry, 348
Stillwell, M.B. Washington eulogies, 211
Sabin, 78658
Reproduction note
Microfiche. Woodbridge, Ct. Primary Source Media, 1999. 2 microfiches. (Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to America ; fiches 30,054-30,055). s1999 ctu b
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