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Acquired Washington's Letters to the Marquis de Chastellux
The Washington Library at Mount Vernon acquired five stunning George Washington letters written to François Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux, an Enlightenment thinker and general in the French army during the American War of Independence.
1701, January 1
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1799, December 14
George WashingtonThis is a quote block. Tis well...”
1864, January 23
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1950, February 31
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2016, December 7
Mason ShelbyYou've now seen all the different event types.”
1956
New Hangings
All new hangings except valance are completed. Additionally, three chairs are covered with the same fabric.
1742, April 12
Washington Becomes an Enslaver
Washington’s father, Augustine, dies and at the age of 11, Washington becomes an enslaver after inheriting 10 enslaved people from Augustine’s estate.
1754-1763
The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, part of the global Seven Years’ War begins after George Washington ambushes a detachment of 40 French Canadian Colonists and kills their commander, known as the Battle of Jumonville Glen. Washington commands the Virginia Regiment in the early years of the war. His actions make him a famed war hero in the British Colonies. The British Empire defeats France and seizes all French-claimed land east of the Mississippi River (excluding New Orleans) including French Canada.
