ALS, 1788 July 21 : Mount Vernon, to Nathaniel Gorham.

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ALS, 1788 July 21 : Mount Vernon, to Nathaniel Gorham.

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"It gives me reciprocal satisfaction to find that the adoption of the Constitution by Virginia has diffused to general a cry through the other States." Sends "prayers that you and all the worthy patriots of America may long enjoy uninterrupted felicity under the New Government."

2 1/2 p. ; 23 x 18 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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