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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09341 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 17 June 1788 Pagination: 3 p. ; 31 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the Anti-Federalists and debate in each state over ratifying the Constitution. Copy made 3 March 1854.

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

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