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Presidents and important Americans [decimalized]

1775-1865

GLC00639
GLC00639.27
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Letter signed

to John Tayloe

December 11, 1775

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Washington discusses the sale of the Mercer estate and the siege of Boston. He writes "I have no doubt that you... as well as others are wondering how it happens that two armies almost in stone's throw of each other should keep so long from action."...

GLC00639.27
GLC00639.12
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Letter signed

to the Convention of Maryland

June 4, 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Begins by saying "Our affairs are hastening fast to a Crisis; and the approaching Campaign will in all Probability, determine for ever the Fate of America." Says the King and Parliament has...

GLC00639.12
GLC00639.30
Collection Item
Letter signed

to George Clinton

March 12, 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

With Clinton's docket and note in another hand on page 2. Washington says that the "army has been pretty well supplied" since previously asking for supplies. The letter also answers complaints about Israel Putnam's command on the Hudson River...

GLC00639.30
Collection Item
Letter signed

to Thomas Wharton, Jr.

April 5, 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

George Washington forwards a letter from Mrs. Mary Pemberton to Wharton, President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Pemberton had requested a passport for wagons with supplies for her husband, Israel Pemberton, and other Philadelphia...

GLC00639.31

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