The Writings of George Washington is a multi-volume collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by the first President of the United States. Part III focuses specifically on Washington's private correspondence during the period between his resignation from the Army and his inauguration as President. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and character of Washington, as well as the political and social landscape of the early United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.