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Letter from J. P. Custis to G. Washington, 1781
Estimate:
$3,500 - $5,000
Sold
$7,000
Live Auction
Online Only: November 12th, 2020 l Fine Jewelry; Sterling Silver & Platinum; Coins; & Historical Documents
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Description
John Parke Custis, ALS to George Washington, written at Richmond, March 16, 1781 and endorsed by Washington at the top left of the first page; 2 pp., folio. A revealing and vivid letter on the business before the Virginia Assembly, including a sharp criticism of Patrick Henry, and lengthy discussion of the politics of the draft
Condition
Intersecting folds, some uneven toning and light dusting. Cover sheet not present
