George washington's expense account book

George washingtons expense account accounting information. All receipts and expenses for goods and services generated by washingtons mount. George washington agrees to serve another term patterico. Jul 02, 2012 on july 4, 1776, george washington bought a broom. Hall was interviewed for the reporting the revolutionary war book project and hall says that the disaster at new york is actually beneficial because it resulted in washington maturing as a military strategist. George washingtons expense account book by george washington. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions. At the beginning of the american revolutionary war, general washington, with great nobility, refused the congressional offer.

Whatever the father of our country may have lacked in military genius, he more than made up for in financial acumen, as this walletseye view of the revolutionary war demonstrates. Bygeneral george wash ington and marvin kitman, pfc. The first was george washington s expense account, published in 1970, which capitalized on washington having declined a salary while serving as commanderinchief of the continental army and instead only asking for his expenses to be reimbursed. Georgepapers of george washington, colonial series. His first book, the house of morgan, won the national book award, washington. A journalist takes a close look at the founding fathers creative accounting skills in a very funny book. That book takes a humorous look at george washingtons creative accounting and the expense reports he submitted to congress for payment while he was commanderinchief of the continental army.

Here he recorded everything that he billed to the government, even though the government didnt. Buy a cheap copy of george washingtons expense account book by george washington. Jul 21, 1970 book george washingtons expense account by m kitman and r kluger pub. George washington s expense account by kitman, marvin, washington, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George washington books list of books by author george. Books by george washington author of george washingtons. Washington included interest for money he loaned himself and depreciation. This quote from marvin kitmans entertaining and irreverent account of george washingtons financial arrangements for his services as commander in ch. This quote from marvin kitmans entertaining and irreverent account of george washingtons financial arrangements for his services as commander in chief of the continental army aptly demonstrates that general. In george washingtons expens e account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of.

This quote from marvin kitmans entertaining and irreverent account of george washington s financial arrangements for his services as commander in chief of the continental army aptly demonstrates that general washington s expense account writing is second to none. George washingtons expense account ebook by marvin kitman. Dec 21, 1989 so he published george washington s expense account, by gen. Several cash accounts from the ledgers were published in print during the 1980s as part of the colonial series of the papers of george washington, and others have. An early goal of the washington papers was to make george washingtons business and household records accessible. Lee george washingtons expense account por marvin kitman disponible en rakuten kobo. Also included are several accounts and receipts regarding george washingtons estate, including an 18341836 summary of payments received and paid on the estate. Potts university of central florida in some ways general washingtons expense account is the forerunner of the welfare state of the rich p. In george washington s expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. An account book belonging to george washington showing public expenses during the american revolution. I might even go so far as to say that general washingtons expense account is the obviously revered model for the nations current defense budget. Aug 09, 2015 in george washingtons expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and.

George washingtons expense account by kitman, marvin, washington, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George washingtons expense account ebook por marvin. Kitman did unearth many diverting items from washingtons expense account which he presented to the government at the close of the war. So he published george washingtons expense account, by gen. See these listed in the bibliography in related resources. Oct 05, 2010 ron chernow is the prizewinning author of six books and the recipient of the 2015 national humanities medal.

I remember reading this book in college and was amazed at the picture we get of washington, at his own hand or. George washingtons account with the united states from 1775 to 1783 microform, hartford, conn. While there is no claim that washington invented the expense account, kitman maintains that the items in the ledger book suggest that the general may have been. George washingtons expense account by marvin kitman 1976. The financial papers the washington papers have now. Wondering about washington journal of the american. In george washingtons expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our revolution, kitman uncovers more scandals than you can shake a nixon cabinet. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Political, military, social, moral, and religious by washington, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

George washingtons expense account by marvin kitman. Washington on the government of the united states of america and on resolution sic, etc. These account books cover some of washingtons expenses for a portion of his presidency, 17931797. Kitmans first book, george washingtons expense account, was also discussed. George washingtons expense account by marvin kitman kirkus. It deals with the notebook washington kept during the revolutionary war of his expenses. Another book, george washingtons expens e account, first published in 1970, contains a faithful copy of general george washingtons handwritten expenses from june 1775 to june 1783 as published by the treasury department in 1833. Top ten personal expenses out of more than 80 pages of entries that the library of congress has online, ive included just ten examples that conveyed the personal side of the generals wartime life.

George washington washington, george, 17321799 the. Series notes articles and essays george washington papers. George washington first published by the treasury department in june 1833, washingtons expense account has long been neglected by serious students of american history. A journalist takes a close look at the founding fathers creative accounting skills in a very funny book the new york. George washington papers, series 5, financial papers.

A life won the 2011 pulitzer prize for biography, and alexander hamilton was the inspiration for the broadway musical. Given the complexity of these documents and the means of publication available at that time, very little was done. Buy a cheap copy of george washingtons expense acc ount book by george washington. This is a page from washingtons expense book during the american revolution. Washington with the united states, commencing june 1775, and ending june 1783, comprehending a space of 8 years. George washington refused to accept a salary for being commander in chief of the continental army, but he did receive reimbursement of his expenses. A treasury department document, it was called accounts, g. The photograph of the account book was taken circa 1911. Feb 22, 2018 george washingtons expense account was a book which held a special place in the familys early american decorated powder room a top the porcelain throne back in basking ridge. George washingtons expense account the plain truth.

Spirits of our forefathers alcohol in the american colonies. Publication date 1976 topics nonclassifiable, nonfiction general, washington, george, 17321799. I enjoyed ron chernows epic bio on washington, which mentions washingtons social life. The book, george washingtons expense account, first published in 1970, contains a faithful copy of general george washingtons handwritten expenses from june 1775 to june 1783 as published by the treasury department in 1833. It is accompanied on this website by explanatory notes from one such edition, george washington s account of expenses while commanderinchief of the continental army 17751783 ed.

These two ledger books contain the basic business accounts of george. Read george washingtons expense account by marvin kitman available from rakuten kobo. George washingtons expense account by george washington. Two pages of washingtons account book showing public. The first was george washingtons expense account, published in 1970, which capitalized on washington having declined a salary while serving as commanderinchief of the continental army and instead only asking for his expenses to be reimbursed. George washingtons revolutionary war expense account, 17751783 contributor names washington, george, 17321799 author. Planet money george washington refused to accept a salary for leading the continental army. Pocket or waste book of daily expenses, 17931794 formerly daily expenses, 17931794 this small account book contains washingtons daily household expenses from september 2, 1793 through april 4, 1794, when the washingtons lived mainly in a rented house in philadelphia.

Regarding washingtons leadership, historian john w. He later offered to work only for expenses as president and got a salary in stead. Hall was interviewed for the reporting the revolutionary war book project and hall says that the disaster at new york is actually beneficial. One day in 1791, president george washington received a bill for 60 pounds, 1 shilling and 7 pence from his friend dr. Book george washingtons expense account by m kitman and r kluger pub. George washingtons expense account book, 1988 worldcat. In some ways general washingtons expense account is the forerunner of the welfare state of the rich p. George washingtons revolutionary war expense account, 1775.

Another book, george washingtons expense account, first published in 1970, contains a faithful copy of general george washingtons handwritten expenses from june 1775 to june 1783 as published by the treasury department in 1833. To a top ten list from george washingtons wartime expense account. But washington did the noble thing and agreed to serve without pay, only outofpocket expenses. Mar 30, 2001 in george washington s expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. Kitman did unearth many diverting items from washington s expense account which he presented to the government at the close of the war. In george washingtons expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as. Even those who will be shocked to the very subbasement of constitution hall by mr. Revolution and the new nation 1754 1820s george washingtons account of expenses while commander in chief of the continental army. George washington gets a belated audit the new york times. Washington with the united states, commencing june 1775, and ending june 1783, comprehending a space. In george washingtons expense account the bestselling expense account in history kitman shows how washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and. George washington first published by the treasury department in june 1833, washington s expense account has long been neglected by serious students of american history.

Everybody knows george washington as our foremost founding father, the man who led the forces that liberated the colonies and became. The expense account has been published several times. George washington s revolutionary war expense account, 17751783 contributor names washington, george, 17321799 author. Kitman wrote two books about george washington that combined humor with extensive historical research. The book, george washingtons expense account, first published in 1970, contains a faithful copy of general george washingtons handwritten expenses from. George washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental armybut as this book reveals, he also took it as an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant. George washingtons expense account was a book which held a special place in the familys early american decorated powder room a top the porcelain throne back in basking ridge. George washingtons revolutionary war expense account, 17751783. George washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the continental armybut as this book reveals, he also. Facsimile of the original expense ac count filed by washington, index. George washington was always meticulous with his finances. Another book, george washingtons expense account, first published in 1970, contains a faithful copy of general george washingtons.