The Diary of George Washington: Part I
Among the various other documents found in Philadelphia, one stands out in particular. It is the dairy of George Washington.
It appears that the descendants of Washington hid the diary during the Jackson administration, in order to preserve their status as the grandchildren of a hero and patriot.
The following excerpt shows George Washington was none of these.
“…And now the fools want a republic! Bah! I have the entire continental army at my command and if they [the Continental Congress] dare to go through with it I will swoop down and crush them like bugs! Like bugs, I tell you! [here the writing is blurry, probably from being written while laughing maniacally] …And then I shall be covered with gold and I shall be carried in triumph throughout Philadelphia to Liberty Hall where I shall be crowned king of the new world!”
Truth of the Day: I do not controll the birds. I will someday, but not now.
