The following letters pertain to “General Washington’s Works,” a published collection of George Washington’s correspondences with military, political, and personal acquaintances. Jared Sparks, the editor, received many such letters when helping Bushrod Washington and John Marshall publish a biography of the general. Sparks’s familiarity with these resources led Bushrod and John Marshall to trust in him for this new project.
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Your favor of March 13th, declining to aid me in a publication of General Washington's Works, was duly received.
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Your letter of the 26th January was handed me by Mr Justice Story, and I owe you an apology for the delay which has taken place in answering it.
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You may perhaps recollect, that nearly two years ago I wrote you concerning a design, which a friend of mine then had, of publishing an edition of "General Washington's Works." As he did not carry his purpose into execution, I wa… Continue Reading From Jared Sparks, 16 Jan. 1826
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It is with sincere regret, that I learn from you that it is not possible to supply me with any particulars, respecting the early life of Genl Washington.
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In beginning to examine the papers in detail, I find great inconvenience in consulting the letters received by Gen. Washington.