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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09335 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 2 April 1787 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing whether or not he should attend the Constitutional Convention. Debates pros and cons of the convention, and requests Knox's opinion on the matter. Copy made 3 February 1854.

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

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