Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09313 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Letter Date: 3 December 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 21.5 x 17.5 Order a Copy
Later copy. Wishes to postpone a certain undiscussed matter until the next day, and perhaps put it off entirely.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
[Draft]
Newburgh. Decbr. 3d. 1782.
Dr Sir
On a farther consideration of what I had in contemplation, I have determined to postpone the matter till tomorrow. - perhaps I may put it off altogether - In either case, it is my earnest wish that not a little respecting it may transpire
I am Sincerely and
affectionately
Yr
Go Washington.
[docket]
from His Ex Genl Washington
3 Dec. 1782.
[address]
Majr Genl Knox
West point.
private
Go Washington.
[copyist note]
copied for J Wollard Esq
March 1855 Boston.
E.J. Quincy.
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