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Washington, George (1732-1799) To: John Mckinley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08078 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 08 November 1777 Pagination: 2 p + docket. 33.5 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Appealing for provisions, including shoes . For troops soon to be at Valley Forge. (To the president of Delaware).

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

McKinley, John, fl. 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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