For two centuries George Washington has stood First in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

This volumed compilation of the writings of George Washington brings together important speeches, letters, and other official correspondence from the professional life of the Commander-in-Chief. Special attention is paid to documents relating to his military business and political career, but also with personal correspondence to add a more holistic examination into Washington. The editor provides his own summary of Washington's life in the first volume, before the autobiographical documents begin.

Includes last days of Washington from a diary kept by T. Lear.