Letter, Churchill Thornton to George Fayette Washington

Containers:
Box 57, Folder 1833.09.05
Creator:
Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 3 pages. Pha. Alms House to Brucetown Frederick County, Virginia. Asks about money loaned by him to Dr. Snyder and not repaid--could have made several hundred dollars in a few days by investing it in stock--will subscribe to Saturday Evening Post for him-- approves of sending cousin Charles to college. Name on original manuscript appears as "Churchill." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Phil Oct 4", docketed "The Funeral," laminated, watermarked (J.L. Robeson, Phila.).

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