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George Washington

Over eighty words in Washington's hand

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Over eighty words in Washington's hand

Partial handwritten unsigned document completely in Washington's hand, 9 x 3.25, apparently taken from a land survey. Washington writes, in full: "above the pond spring on or near the boundary line, three white oaks, thence with said line South 86 1/2 East 86 poles to Pointers, thence N 63 E 962 poles to a white oak crossing Opossum creek twice, thence N. 38 W. 390 poles crossing the said creek to a white oak & poplar on the east side of the black lick, thence N 75 E. 1125 poles crossing the vernal branches of Opossum creek to two gum saplings corner to Jacob Duval's Land thence East 1898 crossing." Professionally silked on the reverse and in fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the upper right corner.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #545 - Ended February 06, 2019





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