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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09356 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 1 May 1782 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy

Does not yet know the route Colonel Lamb's regiment will take, and has ordered the sappers and miners to West Point. "I am so totally in the dark at this Time, respecting the scene of our operations for the ensuing Campaign, that I cannot at present, give you any directions respecting the Time and Rout that Colo. Lamb's Regiment shall march." Washington's signature has been clipped. Written at Head Quarters.

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

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