Letter, William Fairfax to Henry Lee, 1742

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 1742.08.03
Creator:
Fairfax, William, 1691?-1757 and Lee, Henry, 1691-1747
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Concerning a permit to take in Virginia tobacco. This is the earliest known written example of the name "Mount Vernon" used for Washington's estate. Fairfax was Lawrence Washington's father-in law.

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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Parent restrictions:
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