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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03273 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1788 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 43-47.

Moustier, Elenor François-Élie, marquis de, 1751-1817
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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