Letter, Charles Thornton to George Fayette Washington

Containers:
Box 65, Folder 1843.02.03
Creator:
Washington, George Fayette, 1790-1867
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 4 pages. G.F.W. neglected to answer his inquiries in last letter--desires to know exact location of their land in Ohio on Scioto River--search his papers for any reference to the land--title supposed to be derived from his grandfather Geo. A. Washington--G.F.W. should give him power of attorney so he can do something about their land if he finds it--his Kentucky land--low price of cotton--"This country is almost universally bankrupt." Name on original manuscript appears as "C. A. Thornton." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Woodville Feb. 3."

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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