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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Moses Rawlings re: moving British POW's to Lancaster & Philadelphia

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04566 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 1781/12/12 Pagination: 1p. + docket Order a Copy

Washington also mentions allowing foreigners to stay in frontier towns.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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