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Washington, George, 1732-1799 Letter by George Washington and prisoner list [Decimalized .01-.02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07115 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Various Places Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1777 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

A letter by George Washington regarding his campaign, and a list of prisoners from General Burgoyne's surrender.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

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