Washington Aims for Union and Reform of Confederation
In a letter to Colonel Hamilton and to Lafayette, George Washington urges liberal and permanent union, acknowledging defects in the present constitution, the war’s costs, and the need for a stronger continental framework. He stresses vigilance against local politics, the duty to form a new enduring system, and readiness to aid in private life to advance these goals.
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Washingtons Return to Newburg and Congress Honor
Upon returning to Newburg, Washington received a Congress request to attend the Princeton assembly to discuss peace and public matters. Congress unanimously noted the creation of an equestrian statue of Washington to stand where Congress would reside, to be sculpted by Europe’s best artist under the U S minister at Versailles.
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Shiawassee County
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Washingtons Frontier Pay Stand Illustrates His Character
The story portrays Colonel Washington confronting officer pay cuts during frontier warfare. He upholds honor by demanding fair compensation and avoiding rank inferiority, while calming peers with appeals to duty. He notes service value, insists on honor over gain, and embodies principled steadfastness.
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Col. Washington
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Washingtons Defiant Reply to Army Plan for Monarchy
After peace, army discontent over pay arrears risks disbandment without Congress support. A colonel proposed a mixed government with a king title, prompting Washington to rebuke the idea in a secretive letter. Washington warned of dangers to republican institutions and vowed to oppose any move toward monarchy, preserving the republic’s stability.
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Rare Washington book bears Goldsmith Life of Shakespeare
A book once owned by George Washington includes Oliver Goldsmith s Life of Shakespeare. The early edition carries Washington family bookplate and his signature on the title page, linking it to the first president and his era.
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Oliver Goldsmith
Shakespeare
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Notable Person Age Snapshot Sparks Privacy Debate
A remark on respecting private faces in reporting highlights that even charity coverage should avoid publishing a notable individual's age without consent. The comment advocates for privacy first, noting age details can be sensitive and warrant careful handling.
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