To the memory of GEORGE WASHINGTON 
Commander in chief of the American Armies and President 
of the United States of Columbia who was 
born February the 18 1732 and died December 
the 14 1799 Aged 66 this is most respectfuly
wrought by LUCY CHILD
By all his friends and foes he stood approved
He lived and died respected and beloved.

Columbia's fair daughters forever shall mourn
While genius stands weeping at WASHINGTON's urn
Let hope still support you. Fair daughters, arise. 
In faith that your WASHINGTON's soar'd to the skies.
Where still as your guardian he'll ever preside. 
To virtue and goodness the pale star and guide 
On each Columbian heart while rolls the Sun,
Shall stand engraved the name of WASHINGTON.