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Washington Stays at His "Own House" then Dines at Dr. Brown's House
After meeting at Arell's Tavern in Alexandria on July 5, George Washington slept at his town house. The following day he visited his friend.
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Jul 8, 20245 min read
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George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part Two
George Washington used a loan from the Bank of Alexandria to fund the construction of two townhouses in Washington D.C.
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Apr 16, 202410 min read
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George Washington and the Bank of Alexandria: Part One
The Bank of Alexandria was the first chartered bank in Virginia. George Washington was its most prominent shareholder.
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Apr 4, 202412 min read
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Dr. James Craik: Washington's "Compatriot in Arms, Old and Intimate Friend"
Dr. James Craik was George Washington's "compatriot in arms, and old and intimate friend." They were veterans of America's Revolutionary War
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Jan 20, 202413 min read
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Whiskey Business: Washington's Spirits Boom in Alexandria
Washington's whiskey business boomed thanks to a network of good friends and Revolutionary War veterans in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Aug 25, 20237 min read
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