The Home of Washington And Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, And Pictorial
The book The Home of Washington And Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, And Pictorial was written by author Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891. [from Old Catalog] Here you can read free online of The Home of Washington And Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, And Pictorial book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Home of Washington And Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, And Pictorial a good or bad book?
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Having concluded to obey the important and flat- 194: MOUNT VERNOX tering call of my country, and having been impressed with the idea of the expediency of my being with Congress at as early a period as possible, I propose to commence my journey on Thursday morning, which will be the day after to-morrow." T(nvard evening Washington left Mount Vernon on horse- back, accompanied by Billy, and rode rapidly toward Fred- ericksburg, where his aged and invalid mother resided. He went to embrace her an...d bid her farewell before leaving for the distant seat of government. Slie was suffering from an acute disease, and the weight of more than fourscore years was upon her. The interview between the matron and her illustrious son was full of the most touching sublimity. " The people, madam," said Washington, " have been pleased, with the most flattering unanimity, to elect me to the chief magis- tracy of the United States; but before I can assume the func- tions of that office, I have come to bid you an affectionate farewell.
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