Letter, Monumental Committee of Fredericksburg to George Corbin Washington

Containers:
Box 55, Folder 1831.06.08
Creator:
Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. They have been appt. a committee by citizens of Fredericksburg and vicinity to "rescue from oblivion the spot, where by her own selection lie intered the remains of your venerated and respected relative Mrs. Mary Washington"--requests assent and co-operation in raising a monument. Letter, integral cover, docketed, postmarked "Alexa Ca June 8," laminated, watermarks.

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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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