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Luxe, George, fl. 1785 to Catharine Macaulay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01794.18 Author/Creator: Luxe, George, fl. 1785 Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 11, 1785 Pagination: 4p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

He refers to the Campaign of 1776 as "the most glorious epoch of this command." He praises Washington extensively in battle and as a national leader. He will research details on the Revolution for her.

Luxe, George, fl. 1785
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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