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Procter, Thomas (1739-1806) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04806 Author/Creator: Procter, Thomas (1739-1806) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 December 1790 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 30.7 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Proctor informs Secretary of War Knox that officers of the Philadelphia militia are eager to welcome President George Washington, as well as Knox himself, on New Year's Day.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Proctor, Thomas, 1739-1806

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