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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Samuel Huntington re: transmitting acts to organize the new government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03886 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: United States Type: Letter signed Date: 03 October 1789 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 32.2 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Washington's letter also lists the acts and resolutions being transmitted, which are of an organizational nature.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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