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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Bryan Fairfax re: allowing Fairfax to visit to discuss British peace proposal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03674 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Camp near Potts Grove Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : Height: 22 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

With a note in a different hand on the address leaf stating "containing a pas[s]port to travel to the camp." Washington also assures Fairfax of his friendship, despite "the difference in our political Sentiments...."

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802

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