Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09368 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 3 December 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : endorsement Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Comments on "The splendid display of Fireworks last evening" and wishes Knox to pass along his compliments to those in charge. With an signed endorsement on the verso by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, sending the letter to Brigadier Generals Michael Jackson and Henry Jackson stating that the letter be published for "the troops under your command." George Washington's signature is clipped.
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