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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to George A. Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00652 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 10, 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, George Washington discusses Pennsylvania troops mutiny and Treaty of Paris. Docketed on page 4 by his nephew. Also mentions Congress moving to New Jersey. The letter is in very poor condition from severe mold damage (inactive).

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, George Augustine, 1759-1793

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