Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09315 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: 31 May 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 31 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the begining of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
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