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Washington, George, 1732-1799 Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07550 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fauquier Co., Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 1769/03/17 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 44 cm, Width: 56.5 cm Order a Copy

For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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