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recompense of 250 dollars.
One of my gratified visitors was Mrs Morris Widow of the great financial friend of Washington. She related to me this anecdote. On the memorable occasion of his triumphal entry into New-York, after his election to the Presidency, Admiral Sir Peter Parker, of the British Navy - (an uncommonly handsome man) - was her guest.  He recommended her warm patriotism, and admiration of the character of Washington, "but Madam" said he "is it not necessary that he should be considered a handsome man." Just then the procession in Broadway reached her house, the Balcony of which was filled with Ladies, whom Washington saluted in his usual polite manner.  Sir Peter, advancing to Mrs Morris acknowledged that he certainly was the finest looking man he had ever seen.  Washington spent the evening with Mrs Morris, and Sir Peters opinion was there fully confirmed.

Washington as Engineer & Military Commander, spending much of his time on horseback was considered an accomplished [[strikethrough]] rider [[/strikethrough]] and elegant rider. Judge Thatcher described him as imcomparably majestic. After his retirement