ALS : Mount Vernon, to George Washington, Philadelphia, 1798 Nov. 21.

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ALS : Mount Vernon, to George Washington, Philadelphia, 1798 Nov. 21.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122489376

Apologizes for not being present at Washington's departure from Philadelphia; asks for an appointment in the army.

1 item (5 p.) ; 24 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6732850

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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