George Washington's gift to the unemployment fund of Philadelphia by Robert J. Hunter

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunter, Robert J. (Robert John), 1882-1980.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Washington, George, 1732-1799.

Washington, George.

Philadelphia General Hospital--History--18th century.

Philadelphia General Hospital.

Presidents--United States--Charitable contributions--Penn--Philadelphia--History--18th century.

Presidents.

Physical Description:

2 leaves ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

[1932 or 1933]

Summary:

Concerns $150 gift of George Washington, on the occasion of his second inauguration on Mar. 4, 1793, to the Guardians of the Poor of Philadelphia (Pa.) for the benefit of "distressed persons of every denomination not participating in the benefits of this institution" [i.e. the Philadelphia Almshouse and House of Employment, forerunner of the Philadelphia General Hospital].

Notes:

Caption title.

"(As published in Philadelphia Public Ledger, February 22, 1932.)"

Includes 1 bibliographical reference (p. 2).

Local Notes:

Bound with the author's: (1) Franklin, the magistrate; (2) The origin of the Philadelphia General Hospital, and (3) The activities of members of the American Philosophical Society in the early history of the Philadelphia Almshouse ...

OCLC:

35369785