Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Joseph Gales, 1843 July 28.

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Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Joseph Gales, 1843 July 28.

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Concerning two of his prisoners of war in the War of 1812, Sir John Morillyon Wilson and Sir Phineas Riall, and their help in bringing about the Treaty of Ghent.

1 item (4 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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