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: 24 January 1780 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32 x 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.
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