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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Edmund Randolph re: debating legality of relocating Congress

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07677 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1793/10/14 Pagination: 3 p. + docket 32.2 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813

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