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Washington, George (1732-1799) [List of men that worked for Potomac Company]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08385 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 5 August 1786 Pagination: 1 1/2 p. Order a Copy

Listing men that worked for Potomac Company at Shenandoah Falls under Jacob Hackney, overseer, from 9 September 1785 to the 24th inclusive. Lists names, occupations, wages, etc.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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