"A blue surtout coat.
"A neat switch whip, silver cap.
"Black velvet cap for servant."
Mrs. Washington devoted herself to the education of her two children, six and four years of age at the time of her marriage with Washington. Had their own father been living, he could not have co-operated with their mother more cheerfully and tenderly than Washington did. Their father left a fortune to each of them, and that fact determined the character and methods of their training, agreeable to the custom of that day and locality. The following order for articles for the children is quite instructive as to the management of the Mount Vernon home:
"For Master Custis, 6 years old."
"One piece Irish Holland, at 4s.
"Two yards fine cambric, at 10s.
"Six pocket handkerchiefs, small and fine.
"Six pairs gloves.