Topics: Washington's Youth
Buckner Stith to George Washington, 22 Mar. 1787
This letter from Buckner Stith (1722-1791), originally of the Chotank area of the Northern Neck of Virginia, is unique in that it is the only known letter from a companion of GW’s childhood recalling the days of their youth. Stith, who was living at this time at his home Rock […]
The Rules of Civility
These maxims originated in the late sixteenth century in France and were popularly circulated during Washington’s time. Washington wrote out a copy of the 110 Rules in his school book when he was about sixteen-years old. This exercise, now regarded as a formative influence in the development of his character, […]