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This correspondence relates to Bushrod Washington’s and John Marshall’s efforts to produce a biography for George Washington. Bushrod inherited Mount Vernon, and this situation gave him unparalleled access to the general’s public and private letters. Held back by his impaired vision, Bushrod turned to John Marshall to serve as author while he handled the business affairs. The published biography, released in multiple volumes, detailed the general’s military career and presidency and contained unique insight derived from these letters.

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