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George Washington letter to Thomas Mifflin, October 2nd, 1789

Permanent ID:
11027
Date:
October 2 1789
Image Description:
Letter from George Washington to Thomas Mifflin dated October 2, 1789.  The letter includes a reference to the "amendments proposed to be added to the Constitution of the United States," which were originally enclosed with the letter.  These proposed amendments to the newly-adopted Constitution later became known as the "Bill of Rights."
Format:
Correspondence
Collection:
Simon Gratz collection
Related People or Organizations:
George Washington, 1732-1799 (author)
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 (correspondent)