ALS : Mount Vernon, to William Augustine Washington, 1799 May 24.

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ALS : Mount Vernon, to William Augustine Washington, 1799 May 24.

Acknowledges the receipt of a shipment of corn and sends whiskey in return; offers to supply William with fish for his slaves, in exchange for grain; congratulates him on his marriage.

1 item (2 p.) ; 25 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6775168

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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