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1795 handwritten receipt by household steward of President George Washington

$ 396

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Description

Double-sided handwritten receipt from Frederick Kitt, steward of President George Washington's household. On both sides, Kitt is documenting the receipt of money from Bartholomew Dandridge - Martha Washington's nephew who served for 6 years as George Washington's secretary - to purchase various "sundries" for the President's household.
Side 1 reads: 16 Febry 1795 rec. of B. Dandridge One hundred & ninety six & Eight Cents to purchase sundries for the Presidents Household. Fred. Kitt
Side 2 reads: 7 November 1796 Received of B. Dandridge one hundred & Eighteen dollars & 37 cents to purchase sundries for the President's house-hold. Fredk Kitt
Dimensions: 6" x 3.5"
Condition: Fragile. 1/5 section torn off with another 1.5" split running vertically. Light pencil underlining on 2 lines of the 1st side.