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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09425 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 February 1792 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32.2 x 20.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the case of General St. Clair (possibly Arthur St. Clair), noting that he wishes to answer St. Clair's letters with a reply that can be published. Comments that saying neither too much nor too little with be difficult concerning St. Claire's case.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

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