Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton

Author George Washington American
 In the hand of Tench Tilghman

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This letter from George Washington to Governor George Clinton of New York (1739–1812) was written by Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General Washington. It is dated "Head Quarters, New Windsor, 19 December, 1780." The letter requests that workmen at the armory in Albany be exempted from service in the Militia.

Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton, George Washington (American, 1732–1799), Ink, paper, American

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Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton, George Washington (American, 1732–1799), Ink, paper, American
Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton, George Washington (American, 1732–1799), Ink, paper, American

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