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To George Washington from George Johnstone, 10 June 1778

From George Johnstone

Philadelphia June 10th 1778

Dear Sir,

I beg to recommend to your Private Civilities, my Freind Doctor Ferguson. He has been engaged from his early Life in inculcating to mankind the Virtuous Principles you Practice.

I also take the Liberty of transmitting to your care Some Letters from disconsolate relations who look up for relief from the Measures in view, Perswaded you will forward them Safe.1 I beg to be esteemed in every Private consideration your great admirer & obedient Servant

Geo. Johnstone

ALS, MH.

1. The enclosures have not been identified.

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    To George Washington from George Johnstone, 10 June 1778
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    Johnstone, George
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    Washington, George
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    10 June 1778

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    “To George Washington from George Johnstone, 10 June 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-15-02-0386. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 15, May–June 1778, ed. Edward G. Lengel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2006, p. 372.]

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