Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Burwell Bassett re: poor crops, election to House of Burgesses, Stamp Act

GLC04441

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GLC#
GLC04441
Type
Letters
Date
1765/08/02
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to Burwell Bassett re: poor crops, election to House of Burgesses, Stamp Act
Place Written
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 18.8 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

Writes about the dry weather's effects on crops, his loss of wheat to rust, etc. Washington also notes receipt of the Governor's proclamation proroguing the assembly

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