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2044
$24,150.00

MARTHA WASHINGTON, ALS IN THE HANDWRITING OF TOBIAS LEAR. 1p., 4to, Mt. Vernon December 31,1799 to Pres. John Adams. In spite of her own feelings on the matter Mrs. Washington agrees to the request of Congress to have George Washington’s body interred in the Capitol building. (The plan was not carried out and Pres. Washington was interred at Mt.Vernon). CONDITION: Fine condition. 9-97911 (1,500-2,500)


Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010
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