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Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09322 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 10 February 1781 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed letter is GLC02437.09371.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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