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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09366 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter Date: 29 August 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 33 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Tells Knox to order "that a stop should be put to the movement of the Troops & Stores which were destined for the Western Posts." Also asks him to forward letters he has enclosed. Washington's signature clipped.

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

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