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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to James Anderson re: instructions for management of Mount Vernon

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.006 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1797/01/22 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Written as President. Washington goes into considerable detail regarding farming, especially innovations (a new red clover). He also mentions building a new road and the drought of the previous fall.

Anderson, James, 1745-1807
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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