108 The bar tab of a 1787 farewell party for George Washington is still intact. The Founding Fathers drank 54 bottles of Madeira, 60 bottles of claret, 8 bottles of whiskey, 22 bottles of porter, 8 bottles of hard cider, 12 of beer, and 7 bowls of alcoholic punch. There were only 55 attendees. (twitter.com) posted 167 days ago by Joys1Daughter 167 days ago by Joys1Daughter +108 / -0 39 comments share 39 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Pretty sure,the water wasn't safe to drink,and they knew it,
Correct.. water was iffy in their day..