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Washington, George, 1732-1799 The Deposition of John Posey, re: parcel of spoiled herring

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01058 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fairfax, Virginia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 21 September 1769 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 30 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Document signed by Washington in the text and at the end as Justice of the Peace, with a nine line docket in his hand. Concerning a parcel of spoiled herrings.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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