Letters, 1786-1794, to Arthur Young.

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Letters, 1786-1794, to Arthur Young.

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Letters from Washington to the English agriculturalist concerning farming methods, crops, stock, weather, soil conditions, labor costs, taxes, and Washington's plan to subdivide and rent the majority of his Mount Vernon land. Also included are Young's letter initiating the correspondence, a printed map of Mount Vernon from a drawing by Washington, and engraved portraits of Washington, Young, and Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford.

1 v. (18 items) ; 33 cm.

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