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Letter to Henry Knox, September 5, 1781 |
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TRANSCRIPT GLC 2437.53.054
George Washington. Autographed letter signed: [s.1], to Brigadier General Henry Knox, 1781 September 05. 1 p. + doc. + addr.
[inserted - different hand: Genl Washington] 5 Sep. 1781
Dr Sir
Be so good as to commit the Box & Map herewith sent to some person in whom you can confide – to go by water to Christiana. –
Present my Compliments to Mrs. Knox, & repeat to her my wishes that she would spend her time at Mount Vernon – if it is convenient & agreeable to her to go to Virginia – I am very sincerely – Dr Sir
Yr. Obed. & affect. Servt.
Go: Washington
5th. Sep. 1781
[docket]
from his Excellency
General Washington
5 Septr. 1781
[address]
Genl Knox
Notes: Published in Fitzpatrick, John C. The Writings of George Washington. v. 23: 88.
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