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Washington’s Tooth Aid Request Intercepted by British
A May 28 1787 letter from George Washington to Dr Baker asks for a pair of pincers to fasten a wire on his teeth and a scraper to clean them. The note notes Washington’s tooth loss and diet issues, but the request was intercepted by the British. Clinton’s scrawl on the back reads letter from Washington to his tooth drawer.
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