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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06429.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1782 |
| Title | George Washington to John A. Washington regarding his nephew's education and preparing to meet the army |
| Date | 22 March 1782 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Washington, John Augustine |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Faded with some losses supplied with pen facsimile. Written to his brother. Preparing materials for his departure to meet the army on the Hudson (North) River. Also discusses his precarious financial situation. "You are but little acquainted with the situation of my affairs if you suppose I have money at my command -- the contrary from bad years, bad crops or bad management is so true, that I find it difficult to support my family...." He is trying to raise money by loan, sale of negroes or any other way. In any case he will pay for his nephew's education. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Finance Children and Family Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Slavery Slave Sale African American History Monticello Children and Family Education President |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Washington, John Augustine (1736-1787) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency; Agriculture; African Americans; Slavery & Abolition; Children & Family; Education |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: GLC 6429.02 probably enclosed within this letter. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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