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Letter: George Washington to John Eager Howard, March 25, 1790
Subject:
Washington, George, 1732-1799.; Manuscripts--Letters; Howard Family; American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 
Item ID:
MS109
Creator:
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Description:
Letter from George Washington informing John Eager Howard that he will receive a medal struck in commemoration of his conduct in the battle of the Cowpens in South Carolina, American Revolutionary War.
Date of Original:
March 25, 1790
Collection:
Bayard Papers, 1672-1895; Special Collections Department
Type/Size:
Text
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Special Collections Department: specialcollections@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 