George Washington to Command Once More the Armies of the United States

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

George Washington to Command Once More the Armies of the United States

Description

Butler rejoices at the prospect that George Washington will once more assume command of the Army of the United States.

year created

1798

month created

08

day created

01

author

sent from location

Belle Canton

recipient

sent to location

Philadelphia

in image

notable person/group

Samuel Hodgdon
Thomas Butler
God of our Fathers

notable location

Philadelphia
Belle Canton

notable item/thing

virtuous part of America
independence
great pleasure

document number

1798080180001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) ZPV05 (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B:6
[view document] (2 pages) ZPV05a (2 pages) Collection: Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) B:6

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Thomas Butler Belle Canton [n/a]
Recipient Samuel Hodgdon Philadelphia [n/a]