Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Tobias Lear
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01402 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 12, 1794 Pagination: 7 p. + docket 23 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Washington expresses pleasure at the Virginia Assembly's passing a bill concerning internal navigation of the Potomac, and mentions the quantities of tobacco in his warehouses and price differentials.
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