Wilson, James (1742-1798) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06429.02 Author/Creator: Wilson, James (1742-1798) Place Written: Philadephia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1782 Pagination: 2 p. 22.9 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Formal letter of contract in which Wilson, a prominent Pennsylvania attorney, agrees to let Washington's nephew read law with him. For a fee of one hundred guineas, Wilson agrees to furnish him with reading matter at his lodgings, and says that he may come into the office for information. In a few months Wilson will take him into the office.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Sir
I [loss _____] with your Excellency's letter of yesterday by your Nephew It will I assure you, give me a very particular pleasure to receive him to study Law under my Direction. But I cannot for a few Months accommodate him with a place in my office. I will supply him with the proper Books to read, during that Time in his Lodgings : And he may come to the Office to receive Information on any Subject. The Fee is one hundred Guineas.
J.
His Excellency General Washington
Verso:
I have the Honour to be with the warmest Sentiments
of Esteem,
Sir
Your Excellency's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Wilson
Philad 20th March 1782
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