Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John Fitzgerald
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03818 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1785 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 28.5 x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy
General Washington discusses legal matters regarding his disputed land holdings on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers, with his former aide-de-camp. Refers to a forthcoming survey of the Potomac River, necessary for a canal-building enterprise he sought to undertake as the first President of the Potomac Company. Expresses concern that he will be unable to simultaneously handle legal matters at both locations.
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