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Resolution by Continental Congress empowering George Washington to call upon state militias

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Description: Contemporary copy. Letter regarding assistance in carrying out operations with Count d'Estaing. Certified by Henry Laurens.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1778 July 11
Call number: mssGW
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