The respectful language of this bygone era is almost poetic.
I agree. Our manners (to the extent we have any) and form of conversation would be a source of great embarrassment to our forefathers. Times do change. But not always for the better.
FYI, for you history buffs, William Henry Harrison’s grave site is located just outside of Cincinnati. If you ever fly into Cincinnati Airport, which is actually on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, the grave site is an easy 10 minute drive from the airport. Worth a stop.