About this object
Such gift-giving among captains and community leaders reflected how Stuart's seafaring class stayed engaged with the ideas and conversations shaping their nation.
Book
Washingtons Appeal (hardbound book)
This signed copy of *Washington's Appeal* came into the hands of Captain Francis Adams, a figure connected to Stuart's maritime heritage during a pivotal era in American history. The personal inscription from the author transforms this hardbound volume from a mere book into a tangible connection between local maritime leadership and the broader currents of American thought and civic life.
On display, upstairs, Library.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Book |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.06.001 |
| Where to see it | Upstairs, Library |
| Provenance | Donated by Bill & Ann Stimmell |
| Catalog description | Washingtons Appeal (hardbound book) given to Captain Francis Adams and signed by the author |
