Letter, to Edward Snickers

Containers:

Box 3, Folder 1784.09.04

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

2 pages

Scope and content:

Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

35 x 22 cm

Subjects:

Farm management
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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