Elizabeth Willing Powel to George Washington, 8 September 1787
Item
Creator
Powel, Elizabeth Willing
Title
Elizabeth Willing Powel to George Washington, 8 September 1787
Description
This letter shows Elizabeth Powel gifting George Washington an Argand wall lamp as a testament to their friendship. She describes the technological and cost-saving benefits of the lamp.
Date
1787-09-08
Source
https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw435948/
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, September 8. September 8, 1787. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw435948/.
Spatial Coverage
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
recipient
Washington, George
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 George Washington Elizabeth Powel, 8 September 1787 |
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 Argand wall lamp |
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