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How much money did George Washington borrow to go to his inauguration?

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how much money did george washington borrow to go to his inauguration

In 1789, George Washington was wealthy in land but short of cash.

He borrowed £600 to travel from Mount Vernon to New York City, the site of his first inauguration.

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