Washington in Domestic Life. From Original Letters and Manuscripts

Washington in Domestic Life. From Original Letters and Manuscripts by Richard Rush is a historical book from 1857 that shares George Washington's personal side through his letters to his private helper, Colonel Tobias Lear. These letters show a different view of Washington, one that goes beyond his role as President and leader. The book displays a set of Washington's letters, arranged by date, which talk about his everyday life and how he managed his home when he moved from New York to Philadelphia while he was President. The letters give us a peek into his relationships with his family, friends, and workers, showing him as a caring and thoughtful person. Washington's letters cover many home-related things such as his lands, his wife's well-being, schooling for his family, and how his house looked. The letters have a friendly tone that uncovers a side of Washington that is often hidden behind his public image, bringing to life his honesty, kindness, and love for his family.