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- WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE
"Monday, May 16th, 1791"
wrote President George Washington in his diary as he recorded
the date of his lodging in the Inn of Stephen Calfrey Pearce,
200 yards [direction stricken from marker] of this marker. Being
forewarned, the Pearces had made lavish preparation for the entertainment
of their distinguished guest and his party. Mrs. Pearce was famous
for her cooking and Mr. Pearce for his story telling. The President
enjoyed both immensely and praised gratefully the hospitality
of the Inn Keepers who would accept no payment from the President
of the United States.
124-10 GEORGIA HISTORICAL
COMMISSION 1953
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