The Washington centennial1789-1889 . sed withtrue Virginia hospitality to dine. Intenton military duty he declined, but wasforced to accept. At the table he metMrs. Custis, and was so impressed withher charms that his stay was prolongedover night ; but mindful of the value oftime, and probably with the recollectionof what his timidity had cost him on aformer occasion, when another beauty, aMiss Phillipse, had captivated liim, hepressed his suit then and there, and cor-responded with the lady during the cam-paign just opening, ending with a brilliantwedding at the ladys country sent inJanuary,
The Washington centennial1789-1889 . sed withtrue Virginia hospitality to dine. Intenton military duty he declined, but wasforced to accept. At the table he metMrs. Custis, and was so impressed withher charms that his stay was prolongedover night ; but mindful of the value oftime, and probably with the recollectionof what his timidity had cost him on aformer occasion, when another beauty, aMiss Phillipse, had captivated liim, hepressed his suit then and there, and cor-responded with the lady during the cam-paign just opening, ending with a brilliantwedding at the ladys country sent inJanuary, 1759. About this time he was elected a dele-gate to the House of Burgesses of Vir-ginia, where he continued to serve untilhis countrys call at the breaking oui ,i he Revolution. It is narrated of himthat while in his seat in this assembly, theSpeaker by a vote of the House had beendirected to return thanks to him for his eminent services, which he did in a sp ih of glowing eloquence. Washington rose WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL. 11. FIRST TRINITY CHURCH. ERECTED 1696. REFITTED 1737. DESTROYED BY FIRE 1776. to express his thanks, but never voluble inpublic became embarassed and could utternot a word. Sit down, Mr. Washing-ton, was the courteous relief of theSpeaker, your modesty equals your
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