Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Thomas Mumford, Groton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01117 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Letter signed Date: February 13, 1776 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 31 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Docketed. Containing the comment that gunpowder "will be of the utmost service to the cause of Liberty & America." Free franked "On the service of the United Colonies" (probably not GW's hand), but not signed.
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