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English: Plaque at Conrad Weiser Homestead. It reads: "Churchman, Counsellor, Soldier, Indian-Interpreter, Agent, Diplomat and First Judge of Berks County. Here were held many conferences with Indian chiefs, missionaries, colonial governors and leaders. Here were reared his children of whom the eldest daughter Anna Maria, married Rev. Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg, the 'Patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America.' Here he died July 13, 1760 and lies buried in the family plot nearby, together with his father, his wife, several children and a number of friendly Indian chiefs. He so ably served the Colonies as Indian-interpreter and diplomat that he is regarded as the pivotal man who wrought this country under Anglo-Saxon versus Latin civilization. 'Posterity cannot forget his services.' - President George Washington. Unveiled during the 200th anniversary of the settlement of the Tulpehocken community, June 29, 1923." |
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