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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09338 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: January 10,1788 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Later copy. Discussing the voting in each state as to whether or not to adopt the new Constitution. Copy made 3 March 1854.

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

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