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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Gov. Edward Rutledge SC

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00122 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 9, 1799 Pagination: 2 p. : +blank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The letter discusses the European war and military preparedness.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

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