Letter, to Clement Biddle, 1797

Containers:
Box 13, Folder 1797.09.15
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Scope and content:

Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but "which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet".

Language:
English.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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