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The Library contains many of George Washington's books, with his own book plates in them
1934 MT. V. L. A. OF THE U. THE LIBRARY AT MOUNT VERNON
also a map of Mount Vernon, carefully platted by himself. The globe and the desk are original. From a Water Color by F. J. Mayfield., Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.
The Library contains many of George Washington's books, with his own book plates in them
1934 MT. V. L. A. OF THE U. THE LIBRARY AT MOUNT VERNON
also a map of Mount Vernon, carefully platted by himself. The globe and the desk are original. From a Water Color by F. J. Mayfield., Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.