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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04013 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Difficult Bridge, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1799 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Angry letter to an official regarding William Shepherd, who "acted a very disingenuous part" on a previous survey of Washington's land.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802
Shepherd, William, fl. 1799

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