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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Joseph Woodbridge

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06427 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Dobbs Ferry, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 5 August 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 28.6 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Negotiates for credit to purchase a cannon for the Continental Army. With a presentation note on page three dated 17 April 1844 from Sheldon Woodbridge to H. A. Sheldon (signed by Woodbridge).

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Woodbridge, Joseph, 1749-1809

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