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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09331 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: December 11, 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing America's relationship with the "the Indians" and British involvement in these affairs. Also discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and a construction project involving limestone. Copy made 9 August 1855.

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

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