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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07167 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [1779]/01/30 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.4 x 20.6 cm Order a Copy

Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.

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