ALS (draft) : Williamsburg, to George William Fairfax, 1774 June 10-15.

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ALS (draft) : Williamsburg, to George William Fairfax, 1774 June 10-15.

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Concerns the meeting of the Virginia House of Burgesses at the Raleigh Tavern on 26 May after the governor had dissolved the Assembly in response to its adoption of resolutions opposing the Boston Port Act and the Townshend Acts. Reveals Washington's sympathy with the New England provinces and his opposition to the British policies. Also refers to a number of business transactions, mostly involving land.

1 item (4 p.) ; 37 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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