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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Draft survey and plot drawing of Fairfax's land jutting into Mount Vernon Estate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08379 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: February 25, 1771 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Washington submitted his final version to the Virginia Proprietors, and succeeded in adding the land to Mount Vernon.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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