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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I returned from the upper country too late to answer your letter of the 29th of August previous to your providing on your circuit.
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I presume you are now at Mount Vernon & I hope in better health than when I heard from you in Philadelphia.
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I have not heard from you since your letter informing me that you had discharged your juries in Philadelphia, & cannot help being a little apprehensive that your health is not so firm as I could wish it to be.… Continue Reading From John Marshall, 31 May 1824
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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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"... I cannot help thinking that Genl.
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I am much obliged to your polite & friendly letter which I have just now received.