Letters From His Excellency George Washington, to Arthur Young, Esq. FRS, and John Sinclair, Bart. M.P.
first edition
by WASHINGTON, George.
Book. Containing an account of his husbandry, with his opinions on various questions in agriculture; and many particulars of the rural economy of the United States. Alexandria: Cottom and Stewart, 1803. 8vo, original boards, rebacked. Pp. 128, uncut. Some staining and darkening throughout; crude repair to marginal tear on last leaf. First edition. Rich documentation of Washington's agricultural expertise, with frequent reference to Jefferson and Hamilton as well. Imprints 5536; Sabin 101720; Rink 1144.. (Inventory #: 424)