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“…a sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.”

This quote is from a letter George Washington wrote to his step-granddaughter Eleanor Parke Custis on March 21, 1796. Eleanor Parke Custis (known as “Nelly”) was the youngest of Martha Washington’s three granddaughters. George Washington viewed Nelly as his own granddaughter and often gave her valuable life advice via letters.  Read the full letter here

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    In a letter to Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis, dated March 21, 1796, George Washington wrote “A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.” This ...

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    Featuring one of Washington's most memorable quotes, this mug has a matte outer finish with a smooth interior glaze. With identical quotes printed ...

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    Featuring one of Washington's most memorable quotes, this mug has a matte outer finish with a smooth interior glaze. With identical quotes printed ...

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    This exclusive Mount Vernon ornament, crafted by the artisans at St. Nicolas, beautifully captures the wit and wisdom of George Washington. Featuri...

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