Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Daniel Carroll
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.098 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 16, 1793 Pagination: 2 p. ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Written to Carroll as Commissioner for the City of Washington. The letter discusses the "free stone" on Washington's property, a plan of Mr. Greenleaf to sell lots and buildings (GW directs him to the Commissioners), and Greenleaf's proposal to build a city hospital. Washington's signature is repaired. Docketed on p.4.
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