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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to James McHenry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.103 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 30, 1798 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

George Washington forwards Anthony MacHarg's letter of application for cavalry instructor to Secretary of War McHenry. Washington expresses interest in MacHarg's experience but requires further testimonial to professional ability and personal character.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
MacHarg, Anthony, fl. 1798

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