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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09353 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: February 21, 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 33.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Realizes that supplies are badly needed in many locations, but wishes to transport supplies as little as possible. Also mentions how well Knox has performed as superintendent of his division. Washington's signature has been clipped out of the letter.

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

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