Some may might find it interesting that of the several physicians summoned to attend Washington in his final illness, only Dr. Dick suggested that the great President/General NOT be bled further.  One can but wonder what more we mighht have gained had that advice been heeded during that solemn Xmas now two plus centuries ago.  ???   Paul       
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John Shroeder 
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  Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 2:20 PM
  Subject: Quaker Cemeteries


  Speaking of Quaker cemeteries, was there a trend not to mark graves with
  headstones during the 1790s?  Dr. Elisha Dick, who attended George Washington's
  last illness, was buried in the Quaker cemetery in Alexandria when he died.
  There seem to be no stones there.  Would anyone know of any records that could be
  used to locate the grave?
  John Shroeder

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