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8 November 1782
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Suggests the Fourth Connecticut Regiment be used to lay wood for a hospital being built. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.
GLC02437.09361
8 March 1783
The wives and children of soldiers in the New York Artillery regiment who are living in camp are to be provisioned by the army, in order to make sure they do not leave and take their soldier husbands with them. This provision only applies to women...
GLC02437.09364
16 August 1783
Discusses the distribution of artillery at American garrisons, now that most hostilities have ceased. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.
GLC02437.09365
11 December 1788
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
Extremely faded and difficult to read. Discusses recent correspondence and appears to apologize for not replying sooner. Hopes to conclude some business (a funeral?) before Mr. Jones goes to Europe.
GLC02437.04050
7 April 1790
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
Requests an appointment in government for his son. Discusses his, and the general population's, views on the current government. Writes that judging from the past, "there appears too much reason to fear yet further fluctuation, if not changes, in...
GLC02437.04578
29 July 1795
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.
GLC02437.06477
29 May 1797
Hewes, Elihu, fl. 1797
Discusses business and a delivery of beef and pork, among other items.
GLC02437.06979
8 July 1791
Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.
GLC02437.08140
circa 1789
Discusses land.
GLC02437.09937
26 July 1787
Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831
Speaks on behalf of a Mr. Swett and Calley who would like to settle on "a small Tract of your Land, viz about 25 Acres ... " Says the gentlemen were the first to apply for the land and should receive first priority. Written in Portland, Maine...
GLC02437.03621
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