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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to James Clinton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02336 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: January 24, 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Apologizes for not being able to extend Clinton's furlough any longer. There is a shortage of officers, so Clinton must return as soon as possible. Possibly written in the hand of Tench Tilghman, Washington's aide-de-camp.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Clinton, James, 1736-1812

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