Washington, George, 1732-1799 [Proclamation regarding a violation of the Hopewell Treaty]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09435 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: circa 26 August 1790 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Later copy. A note written at the top states, "Recd- from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug. 9 1855, by mail." Requires all citizens and inhabitants of the United States to "govern themselves according to the treaties."
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