Washington's Wuthering Heights Story - Dr Savage
Just like the horror of Percy Bysshe Shelley's wife telling the story of Frankenstein through the correspondence of letters, so too...
The Land of Promise Among Friends -- How George Mercer feels about it
I hope to kiss your Hand [George Washingon's hand] in our native Country the Beginning of the Summer, as I [George Mercer] shall go...
January 6 has an older meaning- It is the 12th Day of Christmas - 3 Kings Day - "The Epiphany"
Nicholas Cresswell, an Englishman who spent years in Virginia and kept a journal, wrote while in Alexandria on December 25, 1774:...
Lumbee Indians - Who are they?
North Carolina recognized the Lumbee in 1885. Why has it taken until now for the federal govt to recognize it? . Neither for nor against,...
Jay Treaty 1794 stories - possible impeachment
Washington's entire 2nd term was in Philly. . He was the first President under the new US Constitution 1788. . There were 10 Presidents...
Jay Treaty - Indian immigration rights
We are looking at the 2nd term of George Washington. . The Jay Treaty of 1794 was so unpopular it caused talk of impeaching President...
The shortest inaugural address in history?
The shortest inaugural address in history? The 2nd inaugural speech by George Washington. Monday, March 4, 1793 Senate Chamber of...
Gold Doubloons, Pistoles and Silver Spanish Dollars
Gold Doubloons and Silver Spanish Dollars lasted in the American currency for a long, long time. Spanish coin was not outlawed in the...
Goodbye King George II
King George II died 25 Oct 1760 , aged 76. As of Thursday 11 Dec 1760, the last day of House of Burgesses session, there is no mention...
Selma Winchester VA
See this link for more connections between the Masons, the Mercers and George Washington https://jimmoyer1.wixsite.com/selma-winchester-v...
