Memory Work from the dark ages-George Washington and profanity

[flyerthom]

^ I have seen that floated on the internet as well as in print.  However that was never spoken or written by Washinton.  The myth comes from a book Washington carried from childhood that described 100 proper manners children must master.  It was a schoolbook (try to teach that in school these days and you will get sued!).

Interesting.  Proof please?  I was taught this was, indeed, from Gen. Washington: General Order to the Continental Army, 3 Aug 1776.  Thanks.

http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/revolution/profanity_1.html


Order rescinded 25 Aug 1776.