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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Francis Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03885 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 21.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

In response to a 23 February 1784 letter from the assistant treasurer of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati, Washington returns certificates (not included), with his signature and seal, for three European members of the state society. As president of the organization, Washington advises Johnston that the certificates must be countersigned by the secretary general, Henry Knox.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Johnston, Francis, 1749-1815
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

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