Letter, George Washington to Jonathan Boucher

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1773.10.17
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Extent:
1 pages
Scope and content:

Letter from George Washington to Jonathan Boucher concerning the tenancy of Washington's lands on the Ohio River. Washington thanks Boucher and a Dr. Barton for their assistance and asks Boucher to provide Dr. Barton with an enclosed advertisement (not identified). Washington goes into detail about the land and his estimation of its value based on location and the probability of the establishment of a new colony on the Ohio. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
1 sheet
Dimensions:
32 x 20 cm

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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