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Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Draft of address to the U.S. Senate]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.08080 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 11 August 1790 Pagination: 5 p. ; 33.5 x 20.7 cm. Order a Copy

A complete draft, in the hand of Henry Knox, and with the addition of the word "Senate" in the hand of Alexander Hamilton, of Washington's August 11, 1790 address to the Senate regarding the Treaty with the Creeks.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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