From George Washington to Hugh Martin, 20 October 1782

Sir,	Verplanks point 20th Octr [17]82

I have recd & thank you for the 2 Copies of your Narrative of a discovery for the cure of Cancers—one of which agreeably to your request I have transmitted to Mrs Washington—The discovery is as beneficial to Mankind as it wd be regretted by them if the Secret—being known to only one Man—should die with him. I am Sir &ca

G. W——n

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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