Product Description
By January 1783, the major fighting of the American Revolution (1775-1783) had already ended.
The war was essentially in a diplomatic phase. Preliminary peace negotiations had been ongoing since 1782, and both sides were working toward the final treaty terms. British forces still occupied some American cities like New York, but the formal cessation of hostilities had been declared and it was really just a matter of finalizing the peace agreement and arranging for the withdrawal of British troops.
Washington’s lengthy advice letter to Bushrod was prompted by his concern about the family’s financial pressures and his desire to ensure his nephew didn’t contribute to the problem through excessive spending or poor habits while pursuing his legal education in Philadelphia.
Bushrod was studying law in Philadelphia under the instruction of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Judge James Wilson.
Bushrod’s father and one George Washington’s younger brothers, John Augustine Washington, had written he was having difficulty making financial remittances to support his son’s studies. The following day (on January 16th), John “in one or two of his letters” about “the difficulty he is under to make [Bushrod] remittances”.
This concerned was related to another one of George’s brothers, Samuel Washington, who had gotten “enormously in debt” through what George suspected might be “purchases,” “misfortunes,” or “shear indolence & inattention to business”. Their mother was complaining about financial difficulties and the management of her plantation. Virginia gentlemen were “driven by an accumulation of Taxes & the want of a market”.
As Washington states in the letter:
“Your Father, who seems to entertain a very favourable opinion of your prudence, & I hope, you merit it; in one or two of his letters to me, speaks of the difficulty he is under to make you remittances.
Yet when I take a view of the inexperience of youth, the temptation, & vices of Cities; and the distresses to which our Virginia Gentlemen are driven by an accumulation of Taxes & the want of a market; I am almost inclined to ascribe it in part to both. Therefore, as a friend, I give you the following advice.
It is easy to make acquaintances but very difficult to shake them off, however irksome & unprofitable they are found after we have once committed ourselves to them—the indiscretions & scrapes which very often they involuntarily lead one into, proves equally distressing & disgraceful.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence—true friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo & withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
Let your heart feel for the affliction, & distresses of every one—and let your hand give, in proportion to your purse—remembering always, the estimation of the Widows mite. But, that it is not every one who asketh, that deserveth charity; all however are worthy of the enquiry—or the deserving may suffer.”
Project Grindset
Philosophy meets performance.
Built for those who understand that true strength comes from both physical training and mental discipline. Project Grindset features heavyweight cotton tees designed to withstand your toughest workouts while carrying timeless wisdom on your shoulders. History doesn’t repeat itself, it rhymes, and those who do not learn from history will repeat it. Whether you're pushing limits in the gym, on the mats, or navigating daily challenges, these are wearable reminders that the strongest muscle is the synergy of the body and the mind.
Cotton Heritage MC1086 - 220 GSM
The Cotton Heritage MC1086 is a premium heavyweight t-shirt that combines luxury comfort with exceptional durability, designed to be a wardrobe staple that delivers superior performance and longevity. Layer the t-shirt with a jacket or wear it on its own and create an effortlessly cool look.
Premium Fabric Construction
- 20 single, 100% combed ring-spun cotton with soft-wash finish. The combed ring-spun process creates exceptionally smooth, soft fibers by removing shorter fibers and impurities
- Fabric weight: 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²) - heavyweight construction for durability
- Tightly knit construction: Ensures shape retention and durability
Superior Construction Details
- Single needle edge stitch: Creates clean, flat seams that reduce bulk and improve comfort
- 7/8" 1” x 1” ribbed collar with Lycra: The ribbed collar provides enhanced stretch and recovery, preventing the dreaded "bacon neck" that occurs when collars stretch out. The Lycra content adds elasticity for long-lasting shape retention
- Side-seamed construction: Eliminates the center fold line and provides a better fit by contouring to the body's natural shape and structural support
- Regular fit: Classic, comfortable proportions suitable for layering or standalone wear
- Yarn diameter: 20 singles
- Single-needle edgestitch 7/8″ (2 ⅖ cm)