Great-nephew of George Washington (1821–1861) who, as Confederate lieutenant colonel and aide de camp to Robert E. Lee, was killed in action at Rich Mountain, Virginia. LS signed “John A. Washington,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, December 28, 1859. A retained copy of a letter to George Byrd. In part: “I wish you would inquire and see if you can find Germans men of small capital who will be willing to take my 1st ten acre lot on a lease…I put-up a comfortable dwelling house, a stable & a cow house & suitable enclosures & I pay for the first ploughing of the land…I could make these desirable homesteads to men having capital enough to buy farming or gardening tools, & stock to carry on the business.” Next to his signature, Washington writes “(copy).” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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