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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to John Barry re: congratulating Barry for his "success" on the sea

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02907 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: [Valley Forge, Pa.] Type: Letter signed Date: 1778/03/12 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Written as commander in chief.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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