Order of council, with George Washington note
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 1769.12.15
- Extent:
- 1 pages
- Scope and content:
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Order of council concerning George Washington's formal petition on behalf of himself and other veterans of the French and Indian War to receive the 200,000 acres of land promised by Governor Dinwiddie in the Proclamation of 1754. The council has approved the petition and the petitioners will be allowed five years to survey their grants. The docket is in Washington's writing, titled 'Order of Council 15th December 1769. Respecting the 200,000 acres of land petitioned for'. Manuscript document, with autograph note by George Washington, 1 page.
- Language:
- English .
- Physical facet:
- 1 sheet
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 17 cm
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.