Letter, Tobias Lear on behalf of Martha Washington to President John Adams

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1799.12.31
Creator:
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816 and Washington, Martha, 1731-1802
Scope and content:

Martha Washington's draft response to the proposal dated December 31, 1799 after George's death. Her main interest, that she be buried next to her husband, was accepted and plans proceeded for a mausoleum at the Capitol.

Language:
English .

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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