Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Tench Tilghman re: requesting employment for his nephew, Corbin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06769 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1784/07/14 Pagination: 1 p. 23.5 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Washington writes on behalf of his nephew, Corbin Washington, who "is inclined to enter into a Mercantile walk of life." Washington says he knows little of Corbin but asks his former aide Tilghman "if it would be convenient for you to take him into your counting House, and immediately under your eye...." Tilghman died later this year.
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