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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09321 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript document Date: 30 December 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for his valuable public service, as Knox is about to retire as Secretary of War. Copied from original 7 February 1854 according to note on first page.

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

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