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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Gov. William Greene re: procuring cannon from Rhode Island for campaign

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07183 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 1781/06/02 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy

Getting cannon for use in the New York campaign against the British: "The importance persuaded, induce the state of Rhode Island to comply with this request, especially when it shall be considered that our non success may be attributed to the withholding the means in our possession." Docketed.

Greene, William, 1731-1809
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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