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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Clement Biddle re: selling his town coach, after retiring as president

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03903 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1797/11/28 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Washington writes that he will sell his town coach "for whatever it will fetch."

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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