Washington letter to Jefferson may earn $1.5M at Freeman’s, Nov. 15

September 1787 letter from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, announcing the adoption of the Constitution, estimated at $1 million-$1.5 million
September 1787 letter from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, announcing the adoption of the Constitution, estimated at $1 million-$1.5 million
September 1787 letter from George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, announcing the adoption of the Constitution, estimated at $1 million-$1.5 million

PHILADELPHIA — The day after the completion and signing of the Constitution of the United States of America in September 1787, George Washington sent a copy of the landmark document to Thomas Jefferson, along with a personal letter announcing its adoption. In Freeman’s November 15 Books and Manuscripts: Rare Americana auction, that letter will be offered with an estimate of $1 million-$1.5 million. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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