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You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War
In the optimistic missive, Washington extols the revolutionary spirit of the American people—even in defeat—and makes a rare reference to the experimental smallpox inoculation that helped prevent outb
Letter George Washington wrote in N.J. in 1777 is for sale. Here’s the price tag.
Washington signed the letter on May 7, 1777. It was written in response to a letter, five days earlier, from Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons notifying Washington of “an Event very Alarming to the Country” — a British victory in Danbury, Connecticut.
Rare 240-year-old George Washington war letter comes up for sale
On April 26, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, a large British raiding party attacked the American supply depot at Danbury, Connecticut, burning houses and barns and destroying stores of shoes, tents, medicine and food.
1777 George Washington letter written in Morristown is for sale. Asking price: $150,000
After a British attack on Danbury, Connecticut, Washington wrote the loss of supplies was trivial compared to the resistance by local militias.
George Washington’s rare letter goes up for sale on Presidents' Day, experts say it may fetch $150,000
A rare letter written by George Washington has been put up for sale on Presidents’ Day. This letter was written from Morristown on 7 May 1777 during the American War of Independence.
George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day
A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, when the British took the war to Danbury,
How George Washington's Silence Shaped America's Most Powerful Office
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Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag
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George Washington's personal library took a winding path before landing in Boston
In 1848, the Boston Athenaeum acquired more than 300 volumes from the famed Virginian's collection of books. They nearly ...
Michael Peregrine: Why we must continue to venerate George Washington
As we celebrate Presidents Day, we struggle to remember who George Washington was. That kind of national amnesia isn’t ...
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You Can Still Visit One Of George Washington's Favorite Restaurants
If you're a history buff (or a die-hard foodie) who wants to eat in the same establishment George Washington once frequented, ...
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Washington State flag may undergo makeover, removal of George Washington's face
Some members of the Washington State Legislature want to initiate a process to redesign the state flag, which could see the ...
'Father of His Country' comes to Florida: George Washington statue unveiled at Capitol
The 6½-foot bronze statue is on loan from George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and will sit in the Capitol for the next ...
John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics
It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle ...