A collector of George Washington manuscripts as well as other important early American documents, Jeffrey E. Finegan Sr. has gained a reputation as a noted speaker on the topic of the nation’s first president through his I Knew George Washington book series. Comprised of four titles; Colonel Washington and Me, the story of Washington's life as told by his enslaved valet, William Lee;‘Tis Well . . . The Life and Death of George Washington; My Dear General – The Extraordinary Relationship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, and George Washington – My Dear Grandpapa, the series covers the life of Washington and is told by historic figures who knew him well. Intended for a younger audience, the majority of readers are adults who enjoy the unique perspective from which the stories are told.