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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Gouverneur Morris re: enemy planning to leave Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07835 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1778/05/18 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 22.6 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

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