Richmond Inspiration - Washington statue
From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 1, 1861:
Gen. Washington on Arrests for treason.
At the time of the revolutionary war, Gen. George Washington wrote to Gov. Trumbull, of Connecticut, in the following words. His language has been supposed by some to be capable of a modern application:
“Would it not be prudent to seize those Tories who have been, are, and we know will be, active against us? Why should persons who are preying upon the vitals of their country be suffered to stalk about while we know they will do us every mischief in their power?”
Well, the Lincoln administration has been seizing traitors and sending them to Fort Lafayette, so I can see why the Dispatch editors would be bringing up the idea for Jeff Davis and his administration. Of course, the editors knew that The northern government was also suppressing opposition newspapers, so maybe that is why they’re a bit restrained.
You can read about Richmond’s Washington Equestrian Monument at The Virginia State Capitol History Project.
was a friend and advisor of General Washington throughout the revolutionary period, dedicating the resources of Connecticut to the fight for independence. Washington declared him “the first of the patriots.” When Washington was desperate for men or food during the war, he could turn to “Brother Jonathan.”
Unveiling Washington's Statue in Richmond on his 1852 birthday
Washington confidant - Jonathan Trumbull
