"My Grandfather Scott's residence was on the northwest corner of Albany and Neilson Street, now owned by Mr Elmendorf. . ."
"My Grandfather Scott's residence was on the northwest corner of Albany and Neilson Street, now owned by Mr Elmendorf. . ."
Inscription
In July 1994, we unearthed the very large stone. We very carefully did a rubbing, with permission of the management, and then replaced the sod so as to preserve the stone from destruction by the elements. Someone has obviously removed the protective sod. Pity. The rubbing is difficult to read:
IN THE
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Moses Scott, Esq. M.D.
DIED
On the 18th of December 1821
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___IN The
Full Triumph of Christian Faith
And the Certain Assurance of a Blessed
Immortality
MOSES SCOTT,ESQUIRE,M.D.
Repaired to his Mansion Not Made
With hands-Eternal in the
Heavens
On the 28th Day of Dec.1821
His Pilgrimage here was lone-
some, and years
The Ardent and Devoted friend
Of the Church of Christ
The Early and Intrepid Supporter
Of American Independence
The Patriot Soldier
Physician beloved faithful
And industrious
He was long and successfully
Engaged in bestowal of
Benevolences
Just Generous Hospitable and
Pious
He was the Faithful Servant
of
THE MOST HIGH
(full text contributed by M. Teiwes)
