First Lady of the United States from 1789 to 1797

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George Washington on his deathbed, 1799. Coloured engraving by J. Rodgers after Chapin, 1799.

George Washington on his deathbed. Coloured wood engraving.

Martha Washington's Booke of cookery / transcribed by Karen Hess with historical notes and copious annotations.

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