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Grand Daddy Washington
I remember Grand Daddy Washington. After all we used to play chess just about every afternoon since he retired from the presidency. And he would win most of time, he would give that smile when he caught me. And he would say that I would get him one day. And he used to tell me stories as we set up the chess game. He would tell how he fought the Indians. And how he thought he was doing good until something happen. He was shot in the shoulder by an Indian. And how he barely recovered and that he begin to question his campaign or the Crown's campaign against the Indians. He did not understand the point. He did not really think it was worth it. And how he refused an order to continue fighting the Indians and complained that the men were discouraged by the campaign. Then he would tell how Benedict Arnold almost became the Commander-in-Chief. However he said that he did not have the charm, godliness or respect of his men. And that's why he think he betrayed the colonists. And he ran away to England. He said that he would of gave him a good position within the military if only he would have respected his authority and respected the cause. Jefferson was his adoptive son and I was his adoptive grandson James Monroe. Washington was all of our hero. He was gracious. He was respected. And he was loved. My wife and I cherished the companionship of the Washingtons. And he called me his grandson. Many children were named after Washington including his nephew and his wife Martha's children named children after him. Washington was loved by many. Washington even kissed babies and he blessed children named after him. He would travel the country as much as he liked Summer he liked Winter. He also went on about story of his brother Lawrence. Lawrence and him used to go fishing in New York. Washington regretted that Lawrence lived a short life and he promised his brother to take care of his wife. He told me of all his perils. Washington was not afraid to humble himself and spoke much about his faith. He used his faith to guide him. And he would not let anything hinder him from doing what he felt was necessary. Washington also told me about how he treated his troops letting them see plays such as Cato about a Roman Senator who helped Julius Caesar become emperor who then Caesar kills because he threatens to tell the Senate that he helped him. Historically it is based on a true story even though in history it was ruled that Cato committed suicide. Cato ran against Caesar in every emperor election. Then Grand Daddy Washington talked about his cousin John Adams who lived in Massachusetts and how he loved visiting him for the holidays. Washington loved traveling across the country because he loved surveying the land. He loved this country and was born in this land. He could not dream of a better place than America. He would give up his honor which he did. He said that he gave land to Virginia that he got from the King of England to Virginia for the hand of Martha Dandridge his wife. He said that they were childhood friends that grew apart and came back. Washington was just about to marry another woman named Sally but Martha Martha was like his mother, she was good and godly and pretty. Washington would let no one dance with her at his party. All his friends and officers would tell no one to dance with Washington's Martha. I adore Washington my Grand Daddy and his friendship and his mentorship and his love will last forever in my heart and all those who knew him.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
For Lincoln
I knew Lincoln ever since I was freed. He welcomed me to his house. He was a good man. He was a hard man. He loved his country. And he was not afraid to fight for the people. Lincoln was smart and a clever politician. I remember our talks over dinner with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. Lincoln was very much into politics. And he knew a lot about the system and the governance. Lincoln made me think twice about politics. And he wanted me to do something for him. He wanted me to make the country remember. To never forget the sacrifice that united it back again. I gave my word to Lincoln that I would fight for the union. That I would fight for my people even if something happens to him. Lincoln was my friend and yes sometimes we disagreed but love for the country and love for humanity brought us back together. I was so sure about the country as Lincoln regain the presidency. I was hopeful. I was inspired. I even dare came to the Presidential Convention. Because I knew that it was a special moment for the country. We were no longer slaveholders. We were no longer making slaves out of innocent people. We learned our lesson. We learned how to not judge a man based on his color. And by God, we did it. We became the nation that the true founders' envision. I Frederick Douglass got to see what my ancestors wanted to see justice. And I was so sure that nothing could take that away. I was so certain that Lincoln will live but he died by the hand of a traitor. That rotten no good man took the life of Lincoln. And the General Ulysses told me that he wanted to drive us back into slavery. He wanted to start the war all over again. He wanted to put innocent children and innocent people into slavery. And the mass killing of countrymen by war. That is disgusting and sick, but the General told me that he was found guilty and shot to death. Poor Lincoln, a man of dreams and a man of visions. A man that I looked up to. That's why I took so many positions in government, I wanted to finish the job that Lincoln started. You know we were like partners. His legacy was my legacy and my legacy was his legacy. Now that America has set my people freed, I can work. I can dedicated my life to a better union even if I died like Lincoln. I had other friends like Susan B. And ever so often we would talk about Lincoln. We would talk about what we've been through. We would laugh and cry. We would really really think about the country. She became my closest friend after Lincoln. She was stern about Women Rights. And I was stern about Civil Rights. And we would debate and enjoy each-other's company. And ever so often we would ask What would Lincoln do if he was alive? Lincoln was special to her ever since she introduced him as a presidential candidate in New York City and she gave him the overwhelming approval of teachers. She believed Lincoln was genuinely a good man, hard worker, and a good leader. After several years of traveling and encouraging my people, I was asked to run as Vice President. This lovely woman who was smart and clever wanted to make history. And my friend Susan B. was delighted and intrigue. She convinced me to do it. She told me that Lincoln would have wanted me to do it. And she exclaimed it would show the connection and power of our friendship standing for Civil Rights and Women Rights. So I ran and I did every means to show that freedmen were just as smart and just as clever. I may not have won but it was progress plus the General said I made them remember Lincoln and all the rights and freedoms we so fought for.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous2 years ago in Writers
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