Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09351 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript letter Date: 16 July 1798 Pagination: 1 p. ; 32 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy of the final portion of a letter from Washington to Knox. This section discusses private matters related to the Secretary of War. Also worries about "The loss of our independence or the Subjugation of our Goverment both of which are evidently struck at, by an intoxicated - ambitious - and domineering foe." Copy made 3 March 1854.
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