The Papers of George Washington: June-September 1789 [Hardcover]

George Washington (Author), W. W. Abbot (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 1989 | ISBN-10: 0813912105 | ISBN-13: 978-0813912103

Volume 3 covers most of the summer of 1789 and focuses primarily on the problems facing the new administration. Because of the president's serious illness during this period, a larger proportion of the documents than usual are letters and papers sent to Washington, including massive reports from the Board of Treasury describing the financial status of the new nation, detailed descriptions of Indian and military affairs from Henry Knox, and a plethora of applications for public office. The letters to Washington come from a cross section of Americans and present a rich resource on such divers topics as foreign affairs, overseas trade, and public attitudes toward the new government. Washington in these months was establishing the great departments of the federal government, and he devoted a considerable amount of his time to appointments and to the staffing of the new civil service.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[ The Papers of George Washington] is a magnificent accomplishment in historical and scholarly editing.... Now, the University of Virginia Press, under its 'Rotunda' electronic imprint, has issued a searchable, full-text digital edition, and it is a notable achievement. The Digital Edition (PGWDE) offers a synergy that builds upon the printed one, and brings a wealth of Washington scholarship and primary source material together in one digital file.... No other [presidential papers] project offers researchers the bounty of the landmark PGWDE. Highly recommended.

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Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2007

--This text refers to the CD-ROM edition.

About the Author

The editors of The Papers of George Washington were awarded a 2005 National Humanities Medal.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 651 pages
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press (December 22, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813912105
• ISBN-13: 978-0813912103
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,165,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)