ALS, 1799 December 15 : Mount Vernon, to Colonel Burgess Ball, Big Spring, London County.

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ALS, 1799 December 15 : Mount Vernon, to Colonel Burgess Ball, Big Spring, London County.

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A poignant next-day account of Washington's last day of life to Washington's brother-in-law. "He bore his distress with astonishing fortitude; and conscious, ... having the full possession of his reason to the last moment." He lists the executors and relates Mrs. Washington's "pious resignation."

1 1/2 p. ; 23 x 19.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822371

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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