Mystery Illness at the National Hotel

In 1826, the National Hotel was built in DC, standing proudly between the White House and the Capitol it was a favoured hotel for visiting politicians and other prominent members of society, partially for its convenient location but also its splendour and opulence.  National Hotel around 1909[Photo Credit, Library of Congress] In 1857, James Buchanan was president elect …

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