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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.107 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 1783-1815 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Fragment from a longer letter with only the signature and postscript remaining. Postscript discusses surgeons in Philadelphia recommended by delegates of the Continental Congress. "Mr. Palmer" is visible on verso.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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