Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09344 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Manuscript letter Date: 1 January 1791 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, which transmitted a letter from the President of the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina (possibly William Moultrie). Relates that the enclosed letter pertains to a resolution of the Society. At the bottom of the page, indicates that Knox is Secretary General to the Society. Copy made 6 March 1854. The original of this letter is GLC02437.09422.
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