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Historic Trees at River Farm

“I have made up my mind and am making my arrangements to take up my residence at the Walnut–tree farm this fall,” wrote Tobias Lear to George Washington on September 8th 1797.  Lear was Washington’s personal secretary and the residence he was referring to … Continue reading

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