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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09391 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 28 September 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.2 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

General Washington discusses supplying troops with clothing during the winter. Instructs Knox to call for returns of such articles as will be necessary, and to forward him a return as soon as possible.

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

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