Letter, to William Thornton, 1798
- Containers:
- Box 14, Folder 1798.12.20
- Scope and content:
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Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and "if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style."
- Language:
- English.
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.