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A photostat copy of George Washington's letter for John Fairfax.

1. Letter of Commendation Written by George Washington for John Fairfax

Arthurdale: This is the old plantation of Col. John Fairfax, once superintendent of Mt. Vernon and aide to Washington in the Revolution.  The mansion was built in 1818.  Original Federal homestead project here was model for others.

2. Arthurdale, Marker on State Route 92, Preston County, W. Va.