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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Land Lease for James Welch]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.104 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fairfax County, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: December 16, 1797 Pagination: 12 p. : docket ; Height: 38 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

Washington's copy with annotations throughout. Includes detailed boundary and rent information.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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