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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Burwell Bassett re: poor crops, election to House of Burgesses, Stamp Act

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04441 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1765/08/02 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Writes about the dry weather's effects on crops, his loss of wheat to rust, etc. Washington also notes receipt of the Governor's proclamation proroguing the assembly

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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