Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Tobias Lear re: misplaced Bank shares, Washington Custis' dislike of school
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.042 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1796/11/16 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 24 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Written while serving as President. Apologizes for misplacing Bank of Columbia certificates, which he has found. Mentions business of Mr. [William?] Dandridge, and Washington Custis' difficulties adjusting to Princeton College. "Maria" is Anna Maria, the daughter of George Augustine Washington.
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