Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09361 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 8 November 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 39 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy
Suggests the Fourth Connecticut Regiment be used to lay wood for a hospital being built. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.
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