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Domestic News
February 7, 1784
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anecdote from Philadelphia on January 8 praises General Washington's exemplary conduct in delivering his meticulously handwritten eight-year accounts to the Comptroller, contrasting it with less punctual public officials.
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PHILADELPHIA, January 8.
As every ANECDOTE respecting great Men is important, I will tell you one about Gen. WASHINGTON. While in town he delivered in his accounts to the Comptroller, in a book. It comprehends a period of EIGHT YEARS, ALL IN HIS OWN HAND WRITING, and every entry made in the most particular manner, stating the occasion of each charge, so as to give as little trouble as possible in examining them: in this you see he has been as exemplary as in every other part of his conduct:-- Happy would it have been for the United States, had such persons who have handled public money been equally exact and punctual!
As every ANECDOTE respecting great Men is important, I will tell you one about Gen. WASHINGTON. While in town he delivered in his accounts to the Comptroller, in a book. It comprehends a period of EIGHT YEARS, ALL IN HIS OWN HAND WRITING, and every entry made in the most particular manner, stating the occasion of each charge, so as to give as little trouble as possible in examining them: in this you see he has been as exemplary as in every other part of his conduct:-- Happy would it have been for the United States, had such persons who have handled public money been equally exact and punctual!
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Washington
Accounts
Comptroller
Public Money
Exemplary Conduct
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Washington
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
January 8
Key Persons
Gen. Washington
Outcome
washington's accounts praised for exactness and punctuality in handling public money.
Event Details
While in town, Gen. Washington delivered his accounts to the Comptroller in a book covering eight years, all in his own handwriting with detailed entries stating the occasion of each charge to minimize examination trouble.