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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09313 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Letter Date: 3 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Later copy. Wishes to postpone a certain undiscussed matter until the next day, and perhaps put it off entirely.

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

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