Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Commodore Perry's Funeral Car



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In due time the ship "Lexington" was despatched to bring the remains of Oliver Hazard Perry to Newport, and on December 4th, 1826, the re-interment took place in the Common Burial Ground. 

2 comments:

Dorene from Ohio said...

What a treasure... I never, ever saw this before. Thanks for posting!

PalmsRV said...

Thanks, Dorene. I appreciate your comments!