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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09390 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 26 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Encloses resolves of Congress. Instructs Knox to publish the resolves for the army. Expresses great pleasure in Congress's commendation of General [Robert] Howe and his detachment (for their role in suppressing the Philadelphia mutiny of 1783). See GLC02437.02559 for this resolve of Congress.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

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