Letter, Richard Peters to Bushrod Washington

Containers:
Box 49, Folder 1824.02.22
Creator:
Peters, Richard, 1744-1828 and Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Belmont. A discussion of a legal case, Penn vs. Cline, and Peters' opinion on land speculators. Written on the anniversary of GW's birth, Peters relates that "This day brings into my mind many old recollections, both painful and pleasant" and that he is going into Philadelphia to celebrate the birthday. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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