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Langdon, John, 1741-1819 to Tobias Lear re: inviting Washington to stay at Langdon's house

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02794.008 Author/Creator: Langdon, John, 1741-1819 Place Written: Portsmouth, New Hampshire Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1789/10/23 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.2 cm Order a Copy

Langdon, Governor of New Hampshire, writes: "I now inclose you a letter to the President. Inviting him to accept of my house while here which you will please deliver--" Docketed on address leaf.

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

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