Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09314 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill Type: Manuscript letter Date: 2 November 1783 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy. Has discussed with members of Congress "in time of Peace of Uniting the Offices of Secty for War and Master of Ordinance in one person." Also upset with "stupidity of the Postmaster at Princeton" due to a great deal of his mail being lost. Letter copied on 3 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
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