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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09381 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 25 February 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."

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

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