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Clinton, George, 1739-1812 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02841 Author/Creator: Clinton, George, 1739-1812 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 18 December 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 31.4 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Expresses his happiness that the Council shares his sentiments and forwards a resolution (not included). Says the resolution not only affects him, but also the officers and privates.

Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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