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I have noticed Washington's habitual politeness - another instance was given me by the Rev Mr Keems - after the war, a British Colonel was his guest at Mount Vernon - In a ride to visit the neighborhood, a little negro Boy, at the roadside showed his reverence by uncovering his wooly head - Washington raised his hat in response "why" said the British Colonel General - do you notice such persons?" - "I do not choose" - said Washington that a negro should surpass me in politeness