Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09373 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 8 June 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 34 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses request for ammunition from the State of New Jersey, and requests Knox's opinion on how much ammunition can be granted to the state. Docketed in Knox's hand. "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.
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