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Thomas Peter to George Washington, 1799 2 pages Box 1, Folder 06

Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Docketed in Washington's hand.Thomas Peter, George Town, to George Washington, Mount Vernon. Peter asks Washington to secure a spot for his brother in the Army and shares rumors about a bill coming up in Congress.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Peter family papers, 1722/1932
  3. Series 1. Papers of George Washington, 1794/1800

Thomas Porter to Martha Washington, 1800 1 pages Box 2, Folder 23

Autograph letter signed with integral free franked address panel. Condolence letter written by Alexandria merchant Thomas Porter to Martha after the death of George Washington. Porter writes that he is sending an eulogy along with the letter.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Peter family papers, 1722/1932
  3. Series 3. Papers of Martha Washington, 1799/1802

Title page, A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, inscribed Britannia W. Peter, 1824 1 pages Box 10, Folder 12

A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary and Expositor of the English Language (New York : Printed and published by William A. Davies) Inscribed Britannia W. Peter.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Peter family papers, 1722/1932
  3. Series 12. Papers of Britannia W. Peter Kennon, 1824/1909
  4. Subseries 12.3. Correspondence

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