Washington, George, 1732-1799 Extract of a letter from General Washington to Timothy Pickering Quarter Master General, dated Rocky Hill, Sepr 4th 1783
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02467 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 4 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 16.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Written in Timothy Pickering's hand. Signed in text by Pickering in the body of the document. Docket on verso is in Knox's hand. The extract says: "If it is well ascertained that the Chain can be preserved in perfect order for future use, I should advise it to be housed in the manner you mentioned, but if the fact is otherwise or even very doubtful, of which I wish General Knox to be consulted, I would recommend that it should be sold without delay."
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