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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07858.01 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1757/09/30 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789
Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
American Statesmen
President
Children and Family
Marriage
Clothing and Accessories
Slavery
African American History
Mount Vernon
Slavery & Anti-slavery

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