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    Washington's Rules of Civility

    By age sixteen, George Washington had copied out by hand, 110 rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation. They are based on a set of rules composed by French Jesuits in 1595. Presumably, they were copied out as part of an exercise in penmanship assigned by young Washington's schoolmaster. The first English translations of the French rules appeared in 1640, and are ascribed to Francis Hawkins, the twelve-year-old son of a doctor.

    Listed here, our pamphlet is 5" x 8" printed on linen laid paper.
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      RP
      02/26/2023
      Rebekah P.
      United States United States

      Very Interesting!

      I enjoyed reading the Rules immensely (although I did disagree with a couple), and the glimpse into George Washington's mind it gave.

      CW
      11/18/2022
      Carrie w.
      United States United States

      A must have for everyone who

      Bought 5 copies four ourselves and my children and step children. Loved them so much getting 20 more for nieces, nephews and graduates we know of this year

      TH
      04/22/2022
      Thomas H.
      United States United States

      Washington's Rules of Civility

      Item came packaged extremely well to prevent damage. The item itself was all they said it would be. I enjoyed reading it.