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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Daniel Carroll

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04043 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1787 Pagination: 2 p. 22.6 x 18.1 cm Order a Copy

Washington seeks to sell 1650 acres of land in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He is willing to sell for less than the going rate if the purchaser takes the entire tract, and outlines the payment plan he would expect.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Carroll, Daniel, 1730-1796

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