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DESCRIPTION:A detailed ink drawing of a clipper ship signed by George Was
 hington  has been discovered by Tom Lingenfelter of the Heritage Collect
 ors'  Society. One of America's most successful history detectives\, who
   recently revealed what is now known to be the only True Copy of the  O
 riginal Declaration of Independence\, Lingenfelter has now unearthed a  
 schoolboy drawing signed by a 10-year-old Washington who would later  be
 come the first president of the United States.\nThe wonderfully preserve
 d drawing is signed "March 12th\, 1742\, Geo.  Washington." And like the
  image of the ship above it\, the signature  displays a careful and deli
 berate self-consciousness. While clearly  revealing hints of the grace t
 hat\, years later\, would characterize  Washington's mature autograph\, 
 it is a fascinating item direct from the  juvenile pen of one of America
 's most important historic icons.\nMeasuring approximately 5" by 7"\, th
 e drawing and accompanying  signature and date can be described as a clu
 msy\, self-conscious but  well-observed depiction of a two-masted sailin
 g vessel. At 10 years of  age\, Washington\, even without any real knowl
 edge of rigging or sail  mechanics\, had a keen sense of detail. Washing
 ton's childhood home of  Ferry Farm in the state of Virginia overlooked 
 the Rappahannock River.&nbsp\;  Young George\, with his family\, moved t
 o the area at the age of six\, thus  beginning his familiarity with sail
 ing vessels. He was exposed to these  sailing images on a daily basis\, 
 which clearly explains his detailed  visual knowledge of ship constructi
 on.\nThe first public exhibit will be held at the Moland House\, site of
   George Washington's encampment in August 1777\, near Doylestown\, Pa.&
 nbsp\;  Tours of the house will also be available.\nAnd by the way...\nH
 APPY 331ST BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA!
URL:http://lansdale.patch.com/events/history-detective-announces-discover
 y-of-earliest-george-washington-document-657053c2
SUMMARY:History Detective Announces Discovery of Earliest George Washingt
 on Document
LOCATION:1641 Old York Rd\, Hartsville\, PA 18974: 1641 Old York Rd\, Har
 tsville\, PA
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