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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02286 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 23.5 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

A letter regarding General Washington's sleigh. Knox apologetically writes that the painting of the sleigh has taken a long time. He explains that due to severe weather, the wood of the sleigh absorbed and congealed the oil, and could not be dried. Wishes General Washington "agreable jaunts" on the river.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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