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Correspondence, surveys, and receipts related to land purchased by Robert Peter, 1766-1773, 1766 September 21-23, 1766 November 13, 1767 February 10, 1773 May 12

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection consists of papers collected by various members of the Peter families. It includes letters from George Washington, letters of condolence to Martha Washington after George Washington’s death, estate documents, Major George Peter’s military papers, land plats and surveys, photo albums, letterbooks, and notebooks that tell of the life of this prominent family in Virginia and the City of Washington.

Dates

  • 1766-1773
  • 1766 September 21-23
  • 1766 November 13
  • 1767 February 10
  • 1773 May 12

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (46 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington Repository

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