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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03885 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1784 |
| Title | George Washington to Francis Johnston admitting three new members to the Society of the Cincinnati |
| Date | 22 March 1784 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Johnston, Francis |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | In response to a 23 February 1784 letter from the assistant treasurer of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati, Washington returns certificates (not included), with his signature and seal, for three European members of the state society. As president of the organization, Washington advises Johnston that the certificates must be countersigned by the secretary general, Henry Knox. |
| Subjects | Global History and Civics France Fraternal Organization Society of the Cincinnati Continental Army Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Johnston, Francis (fl. 1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Mount Vernon, Virginia |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: Unpublished. Pashke, De Macellin, and Le Roy requested membership certificates for the Society of Cincinnati. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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