Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Thomas Jefferson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01996 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 June 1792 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 20 x 24 cm Order a Copy
Recommends purchasing land and building a facility rather than leasing space for the United States Mint. So that "all the applications may be brought to view," letters and engravings are "to be shewn to the Director of the Mint" and brought to Jefferson by Mr. Lear. Written as President to the Secretary of State. Lear is possibly Washington's friend Tobias Lear.
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