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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09371 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 10 February 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 34.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

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

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