Lot 256
George Washington (1732-1799), First President of the U.S. (1789-97). Autograph Letter Signed as President, one page, 8 x 10, Mount Vernon, September. 20, 1790. To Charles Lee in Alexandria with integral address leaf (detached) addressed in Washington's hand and docketed by Lee. Washington writes in full:
"I have duly received your letter of the 12th -- About six hundred dollars may supply my wants between this and my arrival in Philadelphia. -- At present I have no immediate call. --
Ms. Washington and myself, during our stay at this place, will at all times be glad to see acquaintances without ceremony.
I am Dear Sir
Your most Obed. Hbl Servt.
G. Washington"
Light cleaning and internally silked with some restoration, mainly of the edges, Very Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
Charles Lee (1758-1815) was Attorney General under both Washington and Adams; he was the son-in-law of Richard Henry Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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