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The Washington Collection: 1775 Letter

The Washington Collection: 1775 Letter

This letter written by future president George Washington is part of the Tudor Place collection. In it, he addresses being given command of the Continental Army. See image number 1112404 for page 2. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.

Date of Work
July 18, 1775
Credit
Tudor Place Foundation Inc.