Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Gen. Alexander Spotswood re: horses & marriage, the French fleet [incomplete]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02842 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Morristown, [New Jersey] Type: Autograph letter Date: 1779/12/15 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Incomplete, lacking signature and close. Washington jokingly remarks that he "will take the horse... as Men take their wives -- better for worse [sic]." Also mentions his disappointment over the lack of cooperation of the French fleet.
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