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George Washington, an American novelist; born in New Orleans, La., Oct. 12, 1844; received a common school education; entered the volunteer service of the Confederate army in 1863 and served till the close of the war; when he obtained employment in a mercantile house; and was on the editorial staff of the New Orleans “‘ Picayune” in 1865-1879. His sketches of creole life in ‘“‘ Seribner’s Monthly ” proved so succe ful that in 1879 he turned his entire attention to literature. He has contributed numerous sketches to newspapers and Magazines; and published various books.