Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09387 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 8 June 1783 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 32.8 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Washington answers a question from Knox. States that under a resolution of Congress of 23 April 1783, musicians are not entitled to take firearms home with them on furlough or disbandment. Notes that they should be allowed to take their drums & fife. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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