Long ago I read an article about “Fish House Punch” which it was claimed was the reason for a three day gap in Washington’s diary. The Founding Father’s sure knew how to party.
At the time, he was the richest man in America, the Donald Trump of his day. He was obviously a very intelligent man, as a tour of his estate and farm amply demonstrates—multiple business ventures tied to his crops and the Potomac river flowing by. If you ever get a chance to visit the Mount Vernon estate and its visitor center, it is well worth the trip.