Death of John Quincy Adams
TOKEN OF A NATION'S SORROW. ADDRESSES IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FUNERAL SOLEMNITIES ON THE DEATH OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS WHO DIED IN THE CAPITAL AT WASHINGTON, ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1848. Printed by J. and G.S. Gideon. 1st. 1848. 40 pgs. frontis with tissue of John Quincy Adams. "Just after the yeas and nays were taken on a question, and the Speaker had risen to put another question to the House, a sudden cry was herard on the left of the chair, 'Mr Adams is dying!" Contents include ADDRESSES IN CONGRESS ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEATH OF MR. ADAMS; DISCOUORSE OF REV. R.R.GURLEY, CHAPLAIN TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AT THE FUNERAL OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS and THE FUNERAL PROCESSION. Front paper wrap present, but chipped, back paper wrap missing, sewen, overall norrmal wear.