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Washington, George
Description
- Autograph letter, signed ("Go Washington"), to Colonel Wadsworth, no place, no date [Alexandria, VA, 20 February 1787]
- paper
Literature
Condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Retired to Mount Vernon where he hoped to remain, until he was persuaded to attend the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Washington writes to Jeremiah Wadsworth (1743-1804), former Commissary General, having received reports of the defeat of Shay's Rebellion:
"I thank you kindly for sending me the enclosed - The Post of this day brought letters from Gen[era]l Knox to me containing similar information of yours. - The Gentleman at whose house I am (Mr Fendal) presents his compliments to you, and desires me to add, that he should be exceedingly happy to see you at it. I am as you may believe D[ea]r Sir Your Most Obedient Servant"
Mr. and Mrs. Washington, on 20 February 1787, had dinner at the home of Philip Richard Fendall in Alexandria, according to the entry for this "Letter not found" in Papers (5:44).