Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John A. Washington re: nephew's education, preparing to meet army

GLC06429.01

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GLC#
GLC06429.01
Type
Letters
Date
1782/03/22
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to John A. Washington re: nephew's education, preparing to meet army
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2.5 : address : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Faded with some losses supplied with pen facsimile. Written to his brother. Preparing materials for his departure to meet the army on the Hudson (North) River. Also discusses his precarious financial situation. "You are but little acquainted with the situation of my affairs if you suppose I have money at my command -- the contrary from bad years, bad crops or bad management is so true, that I find it difficult to support my family...." He is trying to raise money by loan, sale of negroes or any other way. In any case he will pay for his nephew's education.

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