G[eorge] Washington,Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Burwell Bassett, Eltham, New Kent County, Virginia, 19 June 1775.

Containers:

Box-folder 6:3

Extent:

3 pages.

Scope and content:

Tells of his appointment as Commander of the Continental Army, and his reluctance to accept the position due to hopes of a more peaceful solution and reluctance in leaving his family; gives information as to other Congressional decisions, such as the striking of 2 million dollars in Continental currency to pay troops.

Physical description:

ACY of ALS.

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