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Letter to the U.S. Congress signed by President George Washington
George Washington sent this letter, addressed to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate along with Peter (Pierre) L'Enfant's plan for the new Federal City. The manuscript plan of "The City of Washington," was delivered to President Washington on August 19, 1791. While Washington was pleased with the first draft, L'Enfant's withholding of subsequent drafts eventually became a point of contention for the two men.
Manuscript letter signed by George Washington, December 13, 1791 |