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Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792 to William Fitzhugh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.059 Author/Creator: Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792 Place Written: Mason Neck, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1787 Pagination: 7 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Discusses Fitzhugh's disagreement with his neighbor, Mr. Steptoe, over land boundaries and property lines. Suggests drawing up a plat map to prevent future disagreements.

Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792
Fitzhugh, William, 1721-1798

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