Notes, Deer park wall
- Containers:
- Box 14, Folder 1798.10.00
- Creator:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Scope and content:
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George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black. Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following "the natural shape of the hill."
- Language:
- English .
- Subjects:
- Architectural documents
- Names:
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Places:
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate)
Deer park
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.