Washington and his Collegues
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Colonial Period (1600-1775), Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
| Author: | Henry Jones | ISBN: | 1230000322379 |
| Publisher: | True North | Publication: | March 26, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Henry Jones |
| ISBN: | 1230000322379 |
| Publisher: | True North |
| Publication: | March 26, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Washington was glad to remain at Mount Vernon as long as possible after he had consented to serve as President, enjoying the life of a country gentleman, which was now much more suited to his taste than official employment. He was weary of public duties and the heavy demands upon his time which had left him with little leisure for his private life at home. His correspondence during this period gives ample evidence of his extreme reluctance to reassume public responsibilities.
Washington was glad to remain at Mount Vernon as long as possible after he had consented to serve as President, enjoying the life of a country gentleman, which was now much more suited to his taste than official employment. He was weary of public duties and the heavy demands upon his time which had left him with little leisure for his private life at home. His correspondence during this period gives ample evidence of his extreme reluctance to reassume public responsibilities.
