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Washington, George, 1732-1799 To: Lieutenant Colonel Jean Babtiste Gouvion.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07907 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Camp Near Yorktown Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1781/10/31 Pagination: 1p. 33 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Commendation of Jean B. Gouvion's "most valuable services" at Yorktown.

Gouvion, Jean Baptiste, 1747-1792
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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