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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09436 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: circa March 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have been in favor of Mr. Adams (possibly John Adams). Comments on the severe weather, noting that it will prevent some members from attending an unspecified event (possibly Congress). Hopes Knox has recovered from a "painful disorder."

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Adams, John, 1735-1826

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