On March 23, 1748, George Washington entered in his journal a description of an encounter with Indians near "Skipton," now Old Town in Alleghany County, then a part of what became Frederick County. He was spending several days with Col. Thomas Cresap at his home. On March 23, 1878, the telephone made its first appearance in Frederick at the Western Union Telegraph Office on East Patrick Street, where Charles F. Kreh was the manager. On March 23, 1941, the Reverend Samuel S. "Toby" Johnston became rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick. On March 23, 1977, eight members of the Bernard E. Burkett, Jr., family died in a fire at their home on Walter Martz Road just north of Frederick City. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury [email protected]