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- GLC#
- GLC03344
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- [ 17 December 1781 ]
- Author/Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799
- Title
- to Magistrates of Philadelphia re: his respect for civil authority & liberty
- Place Written
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pagination
- 2 p. : + blank Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Washington writes that he feels pleased by their praise and notes how he has endeavored to avoid violating liberty and civil authority. Written six months before being approached by Lewis Nicola with a plan to make Washington the king of the United States.
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