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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00655.01 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 18, 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses a debt owed to him and his shortage of funds.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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