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George Washington's Personal Secretary: Tobias Lear

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For nearly 15 years, Tobias Lear served as George Washington's right hand man.

Join Becca and Rebecca for his many career changes, scandalous life and what happened to George Washington's diary? 

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    • If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

    Biography of Lear, Mount Vernon: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/tobias-lear/

    Live Chat with Tobias Lear, Mount Vernon:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfRWpnWd8rU

    National Archives, Lear’s Notes on Washington’s Death: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/06-04-02-0406-0001

    https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/06-04-02-0406-0002

    Tobias Lear Home, New Hampshire: https://tobiaslearhouse.com/

    The Checkered Career of Tobis Lear by Ray Brighton

    You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

    The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good:  Canden Arciniega
    Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero

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