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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to William Maxwell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08135 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 28 April 1779 Pagination: Order a Copy

Confirming death sentence against Major Daniel Platt, commuting another, [in reaction court martial 12 soldiers who deserted and planned to join the British].

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Maxwell, William, 1733-1796

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