George Washington (1732-1799) 5.5" x 7.75" signed letter dated June 4, 1790. "Dear Sir, Permit me to pass the enclosed under cover to you, and to hope that your health is perfectly restored, in which I am joined by Mrs. Washington who presents her compliments to you, I am, Dear Sir, Your Most Obedient Hmbl Servant, G Washington." 7.75" x 5.25" prints of Martha and George Washington, by G. Stuart. $20,000-30,000 Provenance: The Berolzheimer Family Collection. The Berolzheimer family built one of the nation’s most distinguished private archives of presidential and Revolutionary-era documents, acquiring letters by Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Franklin, and other founders. Their holdings, portions of which were later donated to Columbia University and Southern Illinois University, were renowned for their authenticity, completeness, and careful preservation. Provenance to this legendary collection places the present letter within a lineage of scholarship and stewardship, linking it directly to one of the most respected names in American historical collecting. Appraisal by Masterson, Gurr, Johns, New York, NY to accompany the lot.

Fine condition overall. Legible writing and stamp.