September 1899 Issue [Article] The first American. His homes and his households. Part I.–Childhood and life at Mount Vernon Download PDF Adjust Share by Leila Herbert, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 18th century Dwellings George Washington History Mount Vernon (Va: Estate) Presidents Social life and customs United States Virginia Wakefield Manor (Va.) White House on the Pamunkey (Va.) More from Leila Herbert The first American His homes and his households (Part IV. Final days at Mount Vernon) The first American. His homes and his households. Part III.–In Philadelphia and Germantown The first American. His homes and his households. Part II.–In New York Adjust Share