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Washington, George, 1732-1799 Deed of purchase of 196 acres adjoining Mt. Vernon from John & Catharine West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07470 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fairfax County, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1772/09/22 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 36.7 x 23.5 cm Order a Copy

Signed 12 times in text. Signers include John West Junr., Catharine West, G. Mason, Richard Anell Robert Bogges, and Briant Alliston.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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