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Martha Washington's 1760 letter sells for $47,500 to Library of Congress
A personal letter from Martha Washington, describing her daughter's recovery, has found a new home at the Library of Congress. This 1760 correspondence, directed to Margaret Green, sheds light on Martha's motherhood journey and is the first handwritten piece by her in the library's archives. Its acquisition underscores women's vital roles during colonial America, adding depth alongside Mary Todd Lincoln's letters.
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