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Letter from George Washington to Congress Inquiring About the Preferred Form of His Resignation
12/20/1783
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7/3/1792
Letter from George Washington to John Jay Regarding Benedict Arnold's Court Martial
4/20/1779
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8/25/1779
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01/24/1806
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12/22/1838
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6/6/1837
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