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I somehow just can't get my arms around the notion that George Washington, so protective of his personal dignity, would wear a long feather in his hat and drive a sulky into New York. Men who take themselves seriously as military men don't make grand entrances driving a sulky.
In a letter dated two days prior to GW's entrance into New York, John Adams wrote to Abigail that GW, accompanied by MGens Lee,Schulyer and two aides departed Philadelphia escorted for a couple of miles outside the city by various delegates to the Continental Congress. GW and his entire party were riding on horseback. That's more in line with GW's dignity and more probably how he entered New York.
Tangentially, John Admas couldn't conclude his letter to Abigail without bemoaning the fact that he was underappreciated.
"Such is the pride and pomp of war. I, poor creature, worn out with scribbling for my bread and my liberty, low in spirits and weak in health, must leave others to wear the laurels which I have sown ; others to eat the bread which I have earned ; a common case."
Jun 27, 2011, 6:15:18 PM
Posted to Who Are You Wearing, General Washington?