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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Nathanael Greene re: supporting the Society of Cincinnati

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07278 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 178[4]/03/27 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

The Society is designed to counter the "Temper of the New England States," and prepare it for the "decision of the weighty matters which may be brought on." (Small losses affecting text at center right fold.)

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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