George Washington Elizabeth Powel, 8 September 1787
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Creator
Washington, George
Title
George Washington Elizabeth Powel, 8 September 1787
Description
George Washington writes this letter to Elizabeth Powel the same day she gives him the Argand lamp, and thanks her for the gift. He tells her that "Heat simplicity is among the most desirable presents of the ones you have sent me, - but that which stamps the highest value there is the hand from which it comes."
Date
1787-09-08
Bibliographic Citation
"George Washington to Elizabeth Powel, 8 September 1787," Photostat Collection, Mount Vernon Ladies Association.
Spatial Coverage
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
recipient
Powel, Elizabeth Willing
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
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 Elizabeth Willing Powel to George Washington, 8 September 1787 |
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 Argand wall lamp |
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