Lot 257
George Washington (1732-1799), First President of the U.S. (1789-97), Commander-in-Chief, Continental Army (1775-1781). Autograph Letter Signed as President, one page, 7¼ x 9, Philadelphia, March 30, 1795. To "Gen.l Lee" [General "Light Horse" Harry Lee] with integral address leaf addressed in Washington's hand and docketed by Lee. Washington writes in full:
"If this letter should be received by you, it will be from Mr. Strickland, a gentleman of fortune from England who is desirous of seeing a little of Virginia (having already passed through the Eastern States) before returning to his own country.
As you are now returned, or returning to the pursuits of rural life, Mr. Strickland who is in that line himself can give you some useful information in the practice of husbandry, but not so much on that as on acc't of his merits I beg leave to introduce him to your civilities.
I am - Dear Sir
Your Obed. & Affect. Serv.
G. Washington"
Some restoration including a bit of text where wax seal was removed, Very Fine.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
General Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (1756-1818), a personal friend of Washington's, had a distinguished military career. He was the father of Robert E. Lee.
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