Draft of George Washington's memorial to Lord Dunmore, 1771

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 26
Creator:
Mercer, James, 1736-1793
Scope and content:

Autograph document in the hand of James Mercer, with an autograph signed note. With integral address panel addressed to George Washington Esq, "present." This memorial or petition was sent by Washington to Dunmore to request additional surveys of the Kanawha lands granted to Virginia veterans of the French and Indian War.

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
Contact for questions and access:
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Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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