Letter, George Augustine Washington to Robert Lewis

Containers:
Box 21, Folder 1792.03.25
Creator:
Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793 and Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 2 pages. Mount Vernon. Returned in December from "a winter campaign" -- asks pardon for not sending down the Phaeton Box and apron sooner -- wish him success in his business for the President -- Mr. Muse would not apply for money not due him, so President says give him money on proper explanation -- perhaps he hadn't finished last year's collection -- greetings from Fanny extended. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, laminated, docketed by R. Lewis, watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as "G. A. Washington."

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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POC: Reference services
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Parent restrictions:
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