George Washington (Valley Forge) letter to Benjamin Rush (Yorktown), 1778 January 12

Containers:
Box 2, Folder 5
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Extent:
2 Leaves
Scope and content:

Washington acknowledges the receipt of Rush's letter, and regrets the defects of the medical department, as Rush and Gov. Livingston have described them. Washington reports that he has taken measures to have the hospitals inspected and considered regulations regarding them. Includes a separate invitation for Rush to dine with the ?Washington.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956
Physical description:
2 pages; 23 cm
Alternative form available:

1-page transcript available

Access and use

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Collection is open for research.
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Location of this collection:
Rubenstein Library
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