The Last Will And Testament Of George Washington And Schedule Of His Property To Which Is Appended The Last Will And Testament Of Martha Washington

The book titled ""The Last Will and Testament of George Washington and Schedule of His Property: To Which is Appended the Last Will and Testament of Martha Washington"" is a comprehensive account of the final wishes of the first President of the United States and his wife. The book is authored by John C. Fitzpatrick, a renowned historian and editor of the Papers of George Washington.The book includes a detailed account of George Washington's last will and testament, which was written in 1799, just months before his death. This document provides a fascinating insight into the personal life of the great leader, as it outlines his wishes for the distribution of his property and the care of his loved ones. The will also highlights Washington's commitment to freedom, as he stipulated that his slaves should be freed after the death of his wife.In addition to the last will and testament of George Washington, the book also includes a schedule of his property, which provides a comprehensive list of his assets at the time of his death. This schedule includes detailed information on Washington's land holdings, personal property, and financial assets.The book concludes with the last will and testament of Martha Washington, which was written in 1800, a year after her husband's death. This document sheds light on Martha's own wishes for the distribution of her property and the care of her loved ones.Overall, ""The Last Will and Testament of George Washington and Schedule of His Property: To Which is Appended the Last Will and Testament of Martha Washington"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of America's greatest leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.