Postcard : 2008.2.300

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Gen. Geo. Washington's headquarters while surveying the City of Washington, D.C., in 1791

Object ID:

2008.2.300

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Date:

02/11/1912

Creator:

Chester Howard (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized photo of Washington's Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Back of card:
Postmarked: Washington, DC, FEB 11, 1912, 10:00 PM

Typed description:
" This view shows the house that was occupied by Gen. George Washington while surveying the city of Washington in 1791. It is located on the north side of M St. between 30th and 31st St., N.W. This section of the city is known as Georgetown and is older than Washington, D.C., itself."

Transcription:
"2—11—12. Am having just the dandiest kind of a time. Hope you all the same, will write soon. Got a letter from Uncle Lee last week, also one from Emma Warren. Nothing very new to tell. Best wishes and love, C."
(To:)
"Mr. W. L. Howard, 1405 1/2 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, California."

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Gen. Geo. Washington's headquarters, City of Washington, D. C.

Gen. Geo. Washington's headquarters, City of Washington, D. C. (back)

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