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.) Adjust Share