1860. Written by his adopted son, with a memoir of the author by his daughter; and illustrative and explanatory notes. A fabulous history of George Washington which takes the reader from discussion regarding his mother, through the various battles in which he was a part, to his last hours. Chapters relate stories relative to Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Daniel Morgan, Robert Morris, Thomas Nelson and Henry Lee. Appendices include original correspondence between the author and Washington and orations delivered by the author. Illustrated.