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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09382 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 24 March 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Requests a non-commissioned officer to expedite messages back and forth between Head Quarters and Dobbs Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

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

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