George Washington's Revolutionary War Account Book
1775 - 1783
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Gen. George Washington refused to accept a salary for being Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, but he did receive reimbursement of his expenses. Throughout the eight years of the Revolutionary War, Washington kept a complete list of all headquarters expenses he incurred. This book is written almost entirely in Washington’s hand.
His original account book was submitted July 1, 1783, to the Board of Treasury of the Continental Congress. Several selected pages are shown here. See the entire document in the National Archives online catalog.
His original account book was submitted July 1, 1783, to the Board of Treasury of the Continental Congress. Several selected pages are shown here. See the entire document in the National Archives online catalog.
This primary source comes from the General Records of the Department of the Treasury.
National Archives Identifier: 302018
Full Citation: George Washington's Revolutionary War Account Book; 1775 - 1783; Account Book of George Washington During the Revolutionary War, 1783–1783; General Records of the Department of the Treasury, Record Group 56; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/george-washingtons-revolutionary-war-account-book, May 22, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
